2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2012 BMW 730
To start off, 2012 BMW 730 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 730 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 730 weights approximately 830 kg more than 2004 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, 2012 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2012 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2012 BMW 730 | |
Make | Mazda | BMW |
Model | MX-5 Miata | 730 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5072 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 82 L |