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 |