1951 Abarth 205 vs. 1980 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1980 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Abarth 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Abarth 205 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1951 Abarth 205. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1951 Abarth 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 272 kg more than 1951 Abarth 205. 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. 1980 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1951 Abarth 205 has manual transmission. 1951 Abarth 205 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Abarth 205 | 1980 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Abarth | Mazda |
| Model | 205 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1188 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 818 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 65 L |
