1967 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1968 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1968 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,964 cc, 1968 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Cosmo (94 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 44 kg more than 1968 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GT | 1968 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | GT | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 94 HP |
Torque | 140 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 57 L |