1998 BMW 330 vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 330 (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 815 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, 1998 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 330 | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 330 | Familia |
Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 58 L |