2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2010 BMW 335
To start off, 2010 BMW 335 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 335 weights approximately 680 kg more than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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, 2010 BMW 335 (406 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (170 Nm). This means 2010 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2010 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | 335 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1835 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 61 L |
