1996 BMW 332 vs. 2005 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2005 Mazda B2300 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 332 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 332 (323 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B2300. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 332 weights approximately 202 kg more than 2005 Mazda B2300. 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, 1996 BMW 332 (350 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm). This means 1996 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 332 | 2005 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 332 | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2840 mm |
