2005 BMW 740 vs. 2000 Mazda Familia

To start off, 2005 BMW 740 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 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (328 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 1110 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 740 (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 2005 BMW 740 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 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW 740 2000 Mazda Familia
Make BMW Mazda
Model 740 Familia
Year Released 2005 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4000 cc 1998 cc
Engine Type V dual-disk rotary
Horse Power 328 HP 106 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 390 Nm 134 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.4:1
Top Speed 245 km/hour 175 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1935 kg 825 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 3840 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1490 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 3130 mm 2270 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 61 L


 

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