1948 Fiat 500 vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1975 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,292 cc (2 cylinders), 1975 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (115 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 374 kg more than 1948 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Fiat 500 | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 500 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1948 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 569 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |