1970 Honda S800 vs. 1977 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1977 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda S800 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1970 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 380 kg more than 1970 Honda S800. 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, 1977 Mazda Cosmo (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800. 1977 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1970 Honda S800 has manual transmission. 1970 Honda S800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda S800 | 1977 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | S800 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 65 L |
