1978 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1984 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1984 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1136 kg more than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. 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, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1984 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | Lagonda | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2620 mm |