1939 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (102 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 402 kg more than 1981 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. 1981 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1939 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 6C | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1939 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2442 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2620 mm |