1968 Mazda Cosmo vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 Nissan Silvia is newer by 32 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Silvia (250 HP) has 156 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (94 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 895 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, 2000 Nissan Silvia (271 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm). This means 2000 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Cosmo | 2000 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Cosmo | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 250 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2530 mm |
