1997 BMW 850 vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 1165 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 1997 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda Familia has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda Familia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 850 | Familia |
Year Released | 1997 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 103 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2370 mm |