2009 BMW 630 vs. 1972 Mazda 818
To start off, 2009 BMW 630 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 630 (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 630 weights approximately 728 kg more than 1972 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, 2009 BMW 630 (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 630 | 1972 Mazda 818 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 630 | 818 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2320 mm |