1998 BMW M vs. 1998 Mazda MPV
To start off, both 1998 BMW M and 1998 Mazda MPV were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW M (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1998 Mazda MPV. (146 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda MPV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda MPV weights approximately 270 kg more than 1998 BMW M.
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 M (340 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda MPV. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda MPV.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW M | 1998 Mazda MPV | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | M | MPV |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2850 mm |