1988 BMW M3 vs. 2007 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2007 Mazda Drifter is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW M3 would be higher. At 2,606 cc, 2007 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M3 (192 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2007 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda Drifter.
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, 1988 BMW M3 (230 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M3 | 2007 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | M3 | Drifter |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 2606 cc |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 82 L |
