1965 Lotus 33 vs. 1978 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1978 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lotus 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lotus 33 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lotus 33 (212 HP @ 10800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1978 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lotus 33 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 636 kg more than 1965 Lotus 33.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Lotus 33 | 1978 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | 33 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 456 kg | 1092 kg |
