1967 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1967 Mazda Cosmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mazda Cosmo | 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | Cosmo | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 7460 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3210 mm |
