1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1967 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 1,964 cc, 1967 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 357 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mazda Cosmo (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1967 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1967 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Abarth | Mazda |
| Model | 1000 TC Corsa | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1964 cc |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2210 mm |
