1969 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1971 Holden Monaro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 440 kg more than 1969 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mazda Cosmo | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Mazda | Holden |
Model | Cosmo | Monaro |
Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2830 mm |