2008 BMW 320 vs. 2008 Mazda B2300
To start off, both 2008 BMW 320 and 2008 Mazda B2300 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Mazda B2300. (144 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda B2300.
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 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 2008 Mazda B2300 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 320 | B2300 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |