1999 BMW Breyton vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1999 BMW Breyton is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 3,300 cc, 1999 BMW Breyton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Breyton (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. (102 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Breyton should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Breyton weights approximately 602 kg more than 1981 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 Breyton (746 Nm) has 579 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. (167 Nm). This means 1999 BMW Breyton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW Breyton | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | Breyton | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3300 cc | 1970 cc |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 746 Nm | 167 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |