2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 255 kg more than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (407 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (230 Nm). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Mazda | BMW |
Model | MX-5 Miata | 1 Series |
Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1839 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.2 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4373 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1919 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2660 mm |