1996 BMW 745 vs. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 745 (283 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 745 weights approximately 800 kg more than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 745 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 1996 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 745 | 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 745 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |