1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1980 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1980 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 (120 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1980 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 112 kg more than 1980 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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Mazda Cosmo (151 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. (145 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. 1980 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 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:
1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1980 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mazda |
Model | 190 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1202 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |