1973 BMW 525 vs. 1982 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1982 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 525 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1982 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 525 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1982 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 525 (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mazda Cosmo. (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 525 | 1982 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 525 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2620 mm |
