2002 BMW 740 vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2002 BMW 740 is newer by 2 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 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 740 (254 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 740 weights approximately 1236 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.
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, 2002 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 497 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 2002 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda Familia has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda Familia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 740 | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 740 | Familia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3901 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 58 L |
