1963 Steyr 700C vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1975 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 2,616 cc (2 cylinders), 1975 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 695 kg more than 1963 Steyr 700C. 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, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 700C. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 700C. 1975 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1963 Steyr 700C has manual transmission. 1963 Steyr 700C 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:
1963 Steyr 700C | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Steyr | Mazda |
Model | 700C | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1963 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 643 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2520 mm |