2003 BMW 520 vs. 1982 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 520 (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1982 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1982 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, 2003 BMW 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mazda Cosmo. (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 520 | 1982 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 520 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2620 mm |
