2007 BMW 320 vs. 2006 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda Drifter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda Drifter would be higher. At 2,606 cc, 2006 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2006 Mazda Drifter (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 2006 Mazda Drifter | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 320 | Drifter |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2606 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 82 L |