1975 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1980 Mazda 929
To start off, 1980 Mazda 929 is newer by 5 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. Both 1975 Mazda Cosmo and 1980 Mazda 929 are equipped with a 1,769 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1980 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda 929 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1975 Mazda Cosmo.
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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mazda Cosmo | 1980 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Mazda | Mazda |
Model | Cosmo | 929 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |