1958 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1975 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 30 kg more than 1958 Lancia Aurelia.
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, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lancia Aurelia | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Lancia | Mazda |
Model | Aurelia | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |