1972 Mazda Cosmo vs. 2010 Honda Element
To start off, 2010 Honda Element is newer by 38 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Element weights approximately 652 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, 2010 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Cosmo | 2010 Honda Element | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | Cosmo | Element |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 2400 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2576 mm |
