1957 Fiat 1200 vs. 1983 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1983 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 170 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1200. 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, 1983 Mazda Cosmo (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1200 | 1983 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 1200 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1219 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2620 mm |
