1976 Nissan 240 C vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan 240 C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan 240 C would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan 240 C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan 240 C weights approximately 162 kg more than 1981 Mazda Cosmo.
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. 1981 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1976 Nissan 240 C has manual transmission. 1976 Nissan 240 C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Nissan 240 C | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Nissan | Mazda |
Model | 240 C | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 102 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2620 mm |