1971 Mazda 818 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 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 818. (80 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 280 kg more than 1971 Mazda 818. 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, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mazda 818 | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Mazda | Mazda |
Model | 818 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |