2008 BMW 525 vs. 1974 Mazda 818

To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1974 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, 2008 BMW 525 (251 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 818.

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