2009 BMW 130 vs. 2008 Mazda DrifterX
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda DrifterX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda DrifterX would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 130 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2008 Mazda DrifterX.
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 130 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda DrifterX. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda DrifterX.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 130 | 2008 Mazda DrifterX | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 130 | DrifterX |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 315 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 21.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 82 L |