1977 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (102 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 118 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (167 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1981 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Spider | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 167 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |