1992 BMW 540 vs. 2007 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2007 Mazda Drifter is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 540 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2007 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 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, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 540 | 2007 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 540 | Drifter |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 2606 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 82 L |
