1977 Mazda Cosmo 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 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 93 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 1977 Mazda Cosmo (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Mazda Cosmo | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Mazda | Mazda |
Model | Cosmo | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2620 mm |