2003 BMW 325 vs. 2000 Mazda Demio
To start off, 2003 BMW 325 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Demio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Demio would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 325 (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Demio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Demio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 325 weights approximately 520 kg more than 2000 Mazda Demio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Demio. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Demio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 325 | 2000 Mazda Demio | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 325 | Demio |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2400 mm |
