1985 BMW M6 vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1985 BMW M6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. (102 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW M6 weights approximately 407 kg more than 1981 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, 1985 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. (167 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1985 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW M6 | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | M6 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3451 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |