2001 BMW 320 vs. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 320 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 320 weights approximately 500 kg more than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 2001 BMW 320 (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2001 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 320 | 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 320 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |