1952 Bugatti Type 101 vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo

To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bugatti Type 101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bugatti Type 101 would be higher. At 3,257 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Bugatti Type 101 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Bugatti Type 101 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. (120 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Bugatti Type 101 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bugatti Type 101 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. 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. 1981 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1952 Bugatti Type 101 has manual transmission. 1952 Bugatti Type 101 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.

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