2006 BMW 120 vs. 2008 Mazda DrifterX
To start off, 2008 Mazda DrifterX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 120 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda DrifterX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 120 weights approximately 355 kg more than 2008 Mazda DrifterX.
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, 2006 BMW 120 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda DrifterX. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda DrifterX.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 120 | 2008 Mazda DrifterX | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 120 | DrifterX |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 331 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 16.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |