1964 Lancia Flavia vs. 1982 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1982 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1964 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1964 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 100 kg more than 1982 Mazda Cosmo.
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, 1982 Mazda Cosmo (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Lancia Flavia | 1982 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Lancia | Mazda |
Model | Flavia | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1964 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |