2005 BMW 750 vs. 1970 Mazda 1000
To start off, 2005 BMW 750 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 750 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 1000. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 750 weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1970 Mazda 1000. 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, 2005 BMW 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 1000. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 1000. 2005 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1970 Mazda 1000 has manual transmission. 1970 Mazda 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 750 | 1970 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 750 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2270 mm |
