1958 BMW 600 vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1975 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 2,616 cc (2 cylinders), 1975 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 685 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. 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, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 600 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2520 mm |
