2004 BMW 325 vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2004 BMW 325 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 723 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 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 325 | Familia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
