1977 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 2,210 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. (66 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 215 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo GT | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | GT | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2620 mm |