1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1975 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo would be higher. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. (102 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 67 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo.
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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. (167 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. 1975 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo has manual transmission. 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Cuneo | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 98 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |