1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 2,210 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. (66 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 625 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
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, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Abarth | Mazda |
Model | 850 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2620 mm |