1972 Mazda Cosmo vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 35 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 2,458 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1252 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Cosmo | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cosmo | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 2458 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2860 mm |
