2007 BMW M5 vs. 1976 Mazda 818
To start off, 2007 BMW M5 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 432 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M5 weights approximately 948 kg more than 1976 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, 2007 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818. 2007 BMW M5 has automatic transmission and 1976 Mazda 818 has manual transmission. 1976 Mazda 818 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW M5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M5 | 1976 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | M5 | 818 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2320 mm |
