1979 Buick Regal vs. 1978 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Regal (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1978 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 403 kg more than 1978 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, 1979 Buick Regal (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda Cosmo. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda Cosmo. 1979 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1978 Mazda Cosmo has manual transmission. 1978 Mazda Cosmo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Regal | 1978 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Regal | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4348 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |