2009 BMW M3 vs. 1969 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1969 Mazda Familia. 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 M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 1969 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | M3 | Familia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
