1999 BMW 540 vs. 1969 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1999 BMW 540 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 540 weights approximately 831 kg more than 1969 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, 1999 BMW 540 (439 Nm) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 540 | 1969 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 540 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1999 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 439 Nm | 133 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1771 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2210 mm |