1968 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1958 Riley Two Point Six
To start off, 1968 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley Two Point Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley Two Point Six would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Riley Two Point Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Riley Two Point Six (96 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (94 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Riley Two Point Six should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley Two Point Six weights approximately 700 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, 1958 Riley Two Point Six (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Riley Two Point Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Cosmo | 1958 Riley Two Point Six | |
| Make | Mazda | Riley |
| Model | Cosmo | Two Point Six |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 96 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2890 mm |
