2006 BMW 545 vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 2006 BMW 545 is newer by 31 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 2,494 cc, 2006 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. (102 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 545 should accelerate faster 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, 2006 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. (167 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 545 | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 545 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1970 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |