1966 Fiat 2300 vs. 1968 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1968 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat 2300 (134 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (94 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1968 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, 1966 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat 2300 | 1968 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 2300 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 94 HP |
Torque | 179 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |