2005 BMW 730 vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 5 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 1195 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, 2005 BMW 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 2005 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda Familia has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda Familia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 730 | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 730 | Familia |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 58 L |