2008 BMW 735 vs. 1979 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 2008 BMW 735 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 3,600 cc, 2008 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 735 weights approximately 845 kg more than 1979 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, 2008 BMW 735 (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 735 | 1979 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 735 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1768 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 93 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.2 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 65 L |