2008 BMW 330 vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 895 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 330 | Familia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 58 L |