2005 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2005 BMW 325 and 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 460 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 BMW 325 (245 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (170 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 325 | 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 325 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 170 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 48 L |