2003 BMW 730 vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2003 BMW 730 is newer by 3 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 730 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 730 weights approximately 965 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, 2003 BMW 730 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 2003 BMW 730 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. 2003 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 730 | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 730 | Familia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
