1996 BMW 725 vs. 2009 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2009 Mazda B2300 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 725 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda B2300 (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1996 BMW 725. (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 725. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 725 weights approximately 825 kg more than 2009 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, 1996 BMW 725 (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 725 | 2009 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 725 | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2840 mm |
