2009 BMW 335 vs. 1968 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (300 HP) has 206 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (94 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1968 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 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 335 | 1968 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 335 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 94 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 57 L |