1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1968 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1975 BMW 1502 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 1,964 cc, 1968 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Cosmo (94 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 1502 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1968 Mazda Cosmo.
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, 1968 Mazda Cosmo (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1502 | 1968 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 1502 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 94 HP |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 57 L |
