1975 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1987 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1987 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 12 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. (102 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 181 kg more than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. 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, 1987 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. (167 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda Cosmo | 1987 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Mazda | Venturi |
| Model | Cosmo | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
