1971 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1982 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1982 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1982 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1982 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 203 kg more than 1982 Mazda Cosmo. 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, 1971 Lamborghini Miura (401 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mazda Cosmo. (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1971 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lamborghini Miura | 1982 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mazda |
| Model | Miura | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1293 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
