2003 BMW 730 vs. 1971 Mazda 818
To start off, 2003 BMW 730 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 730 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 818. (80 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 730 weights approximately 980 kg more than 1971 Mazda 818. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW 730 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 818. 2003 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1971 Mazda 818 has manual transmission. 1971 Mazda 818 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 730 | 1971 Mazda 818 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 730 | 818 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2290 mm |