1976 Mazda 818 vs. 1976 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, both 1976 Mazda 818 and 1976 Mazda Cosmo were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 88 kg more than 1976 Mazda 818. 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, 1976 Mazda Cosmo (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda 818 | 1976 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | 818 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2520 mm |
