2006 BMW 630 vs. 2007 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2007 Mazda B2300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 630 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2007 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 630 weights approximately 402 kg more than 2007 Mazda B2300. 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 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda B2300. (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 630 | 2007 Mazda B2300 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 630 | B2300 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1358 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |