1978 BMW M1 vs. 1969 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1978 BMW M1 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW M1 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1969 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, 1978 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW M1 | 1969 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | M1 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1962 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 57 L |
