1975 BMW 520 vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, both 1975 BMW 520 and 1975 Mazda Cosmo were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 1 more horse power than 1975 BMW 520. (123 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 520 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 520. (172 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 520. 1975 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1975 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 1975 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 520 | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 520 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |