1954 Lancia Appia vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1975 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,616 cc (2 cylinders), 1975 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 415 kg more than 1954 Lancia Appia.
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:
1954 Lancia Appia | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Lancia | Mazda |
Model | Appia | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1954 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 124 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2520 mm |