1968 Opel Olympia vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1975 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 304 kg more than 1968 Opel Olympia. 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, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia. 1975 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1968 Opel Olympia has manual transmission. 1968 Opel Olympia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Olympia | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Opel | Mazda |
Model | Olympia | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |