1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1979 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1979 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 636 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. (150 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. 1979 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 5.8 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 5.8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 5.8 | 1979 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 5.8 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 786 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
