2000 BMW 318 vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, both 2000 BMW 318 and 2000 Mazda Familia were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc, 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 318 weights approximately 615 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, 2000 BMW 318 (181 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 318 | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 318 | Familia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
