2009 BMW 118 vs. 2007 Mazda Drifter

To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda Drifter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda Drifter would be higher. At 2,606 cc, 2007 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 118 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda Drifter.

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, 2007 Mazda Drifter (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 118 2007 Mazda Drifter
Make BMW Mazda
Model 118 Drifter
Year Released 2009 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 2606 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 134 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 180 Nm 206 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 12.0:1 8.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 203 km/hour 150 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4250 mm 5010 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1750 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 3010 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7 L/100km 13.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 82 L


 

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