2008 BMW 330 vs. 2000 Mazda Protege
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 Protege. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Protege would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Protege weights approximately 260 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2008 BMW 330 (300 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Protege. (164 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Protege. 2000 Mazda Protege has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mazda Protege will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 2000 Mazda Protege | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 330 | Protege |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 164 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85.1 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2680 mm |