2005 BMW 740 vs. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2005 BMW 740 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 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 748 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 740 (391 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (225 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 740 | 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 740 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 225 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1147 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 48 L |