1958 Abarth 750 vs. 1976 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1976 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 750. (60 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 550 kg more than 1958 Abarth 750. 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, 1976 Mazda Cosmo (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 750. (69 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 750. 1976 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1958 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1958 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 750 | 1976 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Abarth | Mazda |
Model | 750 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |