2005 BMW 316 vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, both 2005 BMW 316 and 2005 Mazda Drifter were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 316 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (112 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 316 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter. 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, 2005 Mazda Drifter (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 316 | 2005 Mazda Drifter | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 316 | Drifter |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2499 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 21.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1055 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |