1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1969 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 1,962 cc, 1969 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 132 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1969 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, 1973 Fiat 132 (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 132 | 1969 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 132 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1973 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1754 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 57 L |