2004 BMW 316 vs. 1978 Mazda 121
To start off, 2004 BMW 316 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 121. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 121 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 316 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 121. (86 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 316 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1978 Mazda 121. 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, 2004 BMW 316 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 316 | 1978 Mazda 121 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 316 | 121 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |