1976 Mazda Cosmo vs. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre is newer by 26 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 85 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre. (8 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre.
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. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre has automatic transmission and 1976 Mazda Cosmo has manual transmission. 1976 Mazda Cosmo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Cosmo | 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cosmo | 1 Litre |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 297 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 8 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1120 mm |
