1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1978 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1978 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1978 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 92 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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. 1978 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 has manual transmission. 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1978 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | 1900 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
