1972 Mazda Cosmo vs. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 2,981 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 958 kg more than 1972 Mazda Cosmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Cosmo | 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Cosmo | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 2981 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2370 mm |
