2009 BMW 650 vs. 1968 Mazda R-100
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda R-100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda R-100 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1968 Mazda R-100. (110 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda R-100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 650 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1968 Mazda R-100. 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 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda R-100. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda R-100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 1968 Mazda R-100 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 650 | R-100 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1963 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2270 mm |
