2003 BMW 318 vs. 1984 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 2003 BMW 318 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 2,616 cc (2 cylinders), 1984 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mazda Cosmo (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2003 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 318 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1984 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, 2003 BMW 318 (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 318 | 1984 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 318 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 2003 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |