1970 Fiat 124 vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (102 HP) has 43 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 168 kg more than 1970 Fiat 124. 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, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (167 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 124 | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 124 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 102 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2620 mm |
