2001 BMW 318 vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,606 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Drifter (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Drifter should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
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, 2005 Mazda Drifter (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 2005 Mazda Drifter | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 318 | Drifter |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 2606 cc |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1345 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |