2009 BMW 650 vs. 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (104 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 650 weights approximately 409 kg more than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (134 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2009 BMW 650 has automatic transmission and 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 650 | 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 650 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |