1970 Audi 100 vs. 1978 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1978 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Audi 100 would be higher. At 1,871 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Audi 100 (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1978 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 10 kg more than 1970 Audi 100.
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, 1970 Audi 100 (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda Cosmo. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1970 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda Cosmo. 1978 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1970 Audi 100 has manual transmission. 1970 Audi 100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Audi 100 | 1978 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Audi | Mazda |
Model | 100 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1871 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1082 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |