1969 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1973 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1973 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 4 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 1,962 cc, 1969 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 15 kg more than 1969 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, 1973 Nissan Bluebird (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Cosmo | 1973 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Cosmo | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |
