1999 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2007 Mazda Drifter is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,606 cc, 2007 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda Drifter.
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, 2007 Mazda Drifter (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 320 | 2007 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 320 | Drifter |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2606 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 82 L |
