2009 BMW 330 vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 34 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 2,996 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. (115 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 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, 2009 BMW 330 (315 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. (162 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. 1975 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 330 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2292 cc |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 162 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |