2007 BMW 523 vs. 2008 Mazda DrifterX
To start off, 2008 Mazda DrifterX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 523 would be higher. Both 2007 BMW 523 and 2008 Mazda DrifterX are equipped with a 2,497 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 523 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2008 Mazda DrifterX.
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, 2008 Mazda DrifterX (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda DrifterX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 523 | 2008 Mazda DrifterX | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 523 | DrifterX |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 230 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 21.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 15 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |