2007 BMW 130 vs. 2007 Mazda Drifter

To start off, both 2007 BMW 130 and 2007 Mazda Drifter were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2007 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda Drifter.

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, 2007 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda Drifter.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 130 2007 Mazda Drifter
Make BMW Mazda
Model 130 Drifter
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2994 cc 2606 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 261 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 315 Nm 206 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.7:1 8.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 250 km/hour 150 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.1 seconds 16 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 5010 mm
Vehicle Width 1440 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 3010 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.2 L/100km 13.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 82 L


 

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