2009 BMW 328 vs. 1971 Mazda 818
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 818. (80 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 818.
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, 2009 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 328 | 1971 Mazda 818 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 328 | 818 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2290 mm |