1999 BMW 845 vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 845. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 845 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 845 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 845 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 845 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 845 weights approximately 925 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, 1999 BMW 845 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 845 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 845 | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 845 | Familia |
Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2270 mm |