1976 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1958 Seat 600
To start off, 1976 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1958 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1958 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 514 kg more than 1958 Seat 600. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Cosmo | 1958 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | Cosmo | 600 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2010 mm |
