1978 Buick Regal vs. 1969 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1978 Buick Regal is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 490 kg more than 1969 Mazda Cosmo.
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 Buick Regal (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Regal | 1969 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Regal | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2210 mm |