2010 BMW 118 vs. 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2010 BMW 118 and 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 118 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (124 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 2010 BMW 118 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
2010 BMW 118 | 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 118 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3995 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1423 mm | 1245 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2329 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 48 L |