2004 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2007 Mazda Drifter is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,606 cc, 2007 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda Drifter (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda Drifter should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318.
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, 2004 BMW 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 318 | 2007 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 318 | Drifter |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2606 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 82 L |
