1968 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1977 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1977 Zastava 1500 is newer by 9 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 20 more horse power than 1977 Zastava 1500. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1977 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 20 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, 1968 Mazda Cosmo (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda Cosmo | 1977 Zastava 1500 | |
Make | Mazda | Zastava |
Model | Cosmo | 1500 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
Engine Size | 1964 cc | 1481 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2430 mm |