2007 BMW M3 vs. 1984 Mazda 323
To start off, 2007 BMW M3 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1984 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M3 weights approximately 803 kg more than 1984 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M3 | 1984 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | M3 | 323 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 1071 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2370 mm |
