1970 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1967 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 578 kg more than 1967 Mazda Cosmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Camaro | 1967 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Camaro | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1964 cc |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2210 mm |
