2004 BMW 630 vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 2004 BMW 630 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 630 weights approximately 606 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626. 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 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 630 | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 630 | 626 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |