2007 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Mazda AZ
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda AZ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda AZ would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2005 Mazda AZ. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda AZ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 780 kg more than 2005 Mazda AZ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda AZ. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda AZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2005 Mazda AZ | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 330 | AZ |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2260 mm |
