2004 BMW 320 vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2004 BMW 320 is newer by 4 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 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 320 (174 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 320 weights approximately 790 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, 2004 BMW 320 (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 320 | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 320 | Familia |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |