1970 Holden Torana vs. 1970 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, both 1970 Holden Torana and 1970 Mazda Cosmo were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Holden Torana (95 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Holden Torana weights approximately 10 kg more than 1970 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 Holden Torana (163 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Cosmo. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Holden Torana | 1970 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | Torana | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1964 cc |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2210 mm |
