1971 BMW Touring vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 60 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW Touring | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | Touring | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |