1968 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1981 Porsche 928
To start off, 1981 Porsche 928 is newer by 13 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 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 928 (238 HP) has 144 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (94 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 928 weights approximately 510 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, 1981 Porsche 928 (356 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda Cosmo | 1981 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | Cosmo | 928 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1964 cc | 4472 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 238 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 356 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 85 L |