1973 BMW 3 vs. 1978 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1978 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 3 would be higher. At 3,153 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3 (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1978 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 3 weights approximately 178 kg more than 1978 Mazda Cosmo. 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, 1973 BMW 3 (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda Cosmo. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda Cosmo. 1978 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1973 BMW 3 has manual transmission. 1973 BMW 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 3 | 1978 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 3 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3153 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |