2007 BMW X3 vs. 1998 Mazda Levante
To start off, 2007 BMW X3 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mazda Levante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mazda Levante would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X3 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1998 Mazda Levante. (139 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda Levante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X3 weights approximately 844 kg more than 1998 Mazda Levante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 X3 (301 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda Levante. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda Levante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 | 1998 Mazda Levante | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | X3 | Levante |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2104 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2230 mm |
