1968 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1972 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1972 Triumph Dolomite is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Cosmo 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 3 more horse power than 1972 Triumph Dolomite. (91 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1972 Triumph Dolomite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Triumph Dolomite weights approximately 27 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, 1972 Triumph Dolomite (143 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Triumph Dolomite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda Cosmo | 1972 Triumph Dolomite | |
Make | Mazda | Triumph |
Model | Cosmo | Dolomite |
Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1964 cc | 1853 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 91 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 967 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 57 L |