1978 Holden GTS 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 Holden GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden GTS would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Holden GTS (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden GTS weights approximately 240 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 Holden GTS (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. 1984 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1978 Holden GTS has manual transmission. 1978 Holden GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Holden GTS | 1984 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Holden | Mazda |
Model | GTS | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4141 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 327 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2620 mm |