1975 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1977 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1977 Toyota Cressida is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 2,292 cc (2 cylinders), 1975 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (115 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Cressida. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 44 kg more than 1977 Toyota Cressida. 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 (162 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Cressida. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mazda Cosmo | 1977 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | Cosmo | Cressida |
Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2600 mm |