2008 BMW 135 vs. 1970 Mazda 1000
To start off, 2008 BMW 135 is newer by 38 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 135 weights approximately 850 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, 2008 BMW 135 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 135 | 1970 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 135 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |
