2001 BMW Z22 vs. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata

To start off, both 2001 BMW Z22 and 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,169 cc, 2001 BMW Z22 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Z22 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z22 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 56 kg more than 2001 BMW Z22.

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 Z22 (350 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (171 Nm). This means 2001 BMW Z22 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2001 BMW Z22 has automatic transmission and 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW Z22 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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