1974 Lada S vs. 1979 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1979 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lada S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lada S would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 90 kg more than 1974 Lada S.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lada S | 1979 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Lada | Mazda |
Model | S | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 93 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 65 L |