1969 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 6 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. (54 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 438 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, 1969 Mazda Cosmo (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mazda Cosmo | 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Cosmo | 200 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1378 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 65 L |