1976 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1984 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1984 Toyota MR2 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. 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 10 more horse power than 1984 Toyota MR2. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 130 kg more than 1984 Toyota MR2. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota MR2. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Cosmo | 1984 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Cosmo | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 40 L |
