2004 BMW 318 vs. 1975 Mazda 818
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1975 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, 2004 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 318 | 1975 Mazda 818 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 318 | 818 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2320 mm |