1974 BMW Touring vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1975 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring 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 39 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 205 kg more than 1974 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, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | Touring | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
