1976 Lada 1200 vs. 1978 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1978 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1976 Lada 1200. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1976 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 144 kg more than 1976 Lada 1200. 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, 1978 Mazda Cosmo (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Lada 1200 | 1978 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Lada | Mazda |
Model | 1200 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 65 L |