1999 BMW 529 vs. 2008 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2008 Mazda B2300 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 529. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 529 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 529 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 529 (193 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2008 Mazda B2300. (144 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 529 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda B2300.
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, 1999 BMW 529 (410 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 529 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 529 | 2008 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 529 | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |
