2005 BMW 116 vs. 1970 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 2005 BMW 116 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1970 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 116 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1970 Mazda RX-2.
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, 1970 Mazda RX-2 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 116. (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda RX-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 116 | 1970 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 116 | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2480 mm |
