1975 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1975 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (94 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 210 kg more than 1967 Opel Olympia. 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, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mazda Cosmo | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Mazda | Opel |
Model | Cosmo | Olympia |
Year Released | 1975 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 150 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |