1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 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 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (1,017 Nm) has 884 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Corvette | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7440 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 93 HP |
Torque | 1017 Nm | 133 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1170 mm |