1977 Fiat 131 vs. 1980 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1980 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 125 kg more than 1977 Fiat 131. 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, 1980 Mazda Cosmo (151 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 131. 1980 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1977 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1977 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 131 | 1980 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 131 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 93 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |