1989 BMW 850 vs. 2007 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2007 Mazda Drifter is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 850 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2007 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 850 | 2007 Mazda Drifter | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 850 | Drifter |
Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2606 cc |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 82 L |