1996 BMW 730 vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 730 weights approximately 921 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. 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 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 730 | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 730 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
