2006 BMW 523 vs. 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2006 BMW 523 and 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc, 2006 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (171 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 523 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 523 | 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 523 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1999 cc |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 48 L |