1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. Both 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre and 1981 Mazda Cosmo are equipped with a 1,970 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (102 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre weights approximately 22 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | 2-Litre | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |
