1969 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 19 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (208 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 416 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mazda Cosmo | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | Cosmo | 944 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2390 mm |