1971 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior 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 @ 5300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 128 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. 1981 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior has manual transmission. 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Junior | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |