2009 BMW 120 vs. 2008 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda B2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda B2300 would be higher. At 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Mazda B2300. (144 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 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, 2009 BMW 120 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 2008 Mazda B2300 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 120 | B2300 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 62 L |