1986 BMW M5 vs. 1970 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1986 BMW M5 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 3,428 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW M5 weights approximately 579 kg more than 1970 Mazda Cosmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 BMW M5 (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Cosmo. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW M5 | 1970 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | M5 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3428 cc | 1964 cc |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1519 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2210 mm |
