1975 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1975 Peugeot 104
To start off, both 1975 Mazda Cosmo and 1975 Peugeot 104 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 104. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 290 kg more than 1975 Peugeot 104. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Mazda Cosmo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Mazda Cosmo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Peugeot 104, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 104. (92 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda Cosmo | 1975 Peugeot 104 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | Cosmo | 104 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 69 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 40 L |
