2000 BMW 318 vs. 2000 Mazda Demio
To start off, both 2000 BMW 318 and 2000 Mazda Demio were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Demio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Demio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 318 weights approximately 480 kg more than 2000 Mazda Demio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 BMW 318 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 BMW 318. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Demio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 BMW 318 (181 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Demio. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Demio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 318 | 2000 Mazda Demio | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 318 | Demio |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2400 mm |
