1995 BMW 316 vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1995 BMW 316 is newer by 20 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (102 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1995 BMW 316. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 316 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (167 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 316 | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 316 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |
