1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1975 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley Foursome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley Foursome would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (102 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 759 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Mazda Cosmo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Mazda Cosmo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (167 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. 1975 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1959 Berkeley Foursome has manual transmission. 1959 Berkeley Foursome will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Berkeley | Mazda |
| Model | Foursome | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 65 L |
