1994 BMW M5 vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1994 BMW M5 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 3,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 551 kg more than 1975 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, 1994 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M5 | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | M5 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3793 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1786 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
