2000 Mazda Familia vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 800 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.
Because 2012 BMW 328 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mazda Familia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | Familia | 328 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 57 L |
