1967 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 11 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 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 160 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, 1978 Toyota Celica (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mazda Cosmo | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Cosmo | Celica |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 1967 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 L |
