1993 BMW 856 vs. 2008 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2008 Mazda B2300 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 856. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 856 would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 856 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 856 (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2008 Mazda B2300. (144 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 856 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda B2300.
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, 1993 BMW 856 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 856 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 856 | 2008 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 856 | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5576 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2840 mm |
