1965 TVR Trident vs. 1976 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1976 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 TVR Trident. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 TVR Trident would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 TVR Trident is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 TVR Trident (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 TVR Trident should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 TVR Trident weights approximately 80 kg more than 1976 Mazda Cosmo. 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, 1965 TVR Trident (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Cosmo. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1965 TVR Trident will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 TVR Trident | 1976 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | TVR | Mazda |
| Model | Trident | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |
