1979 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1978 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Delta 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. Both 1979 Daihatsu Delta and 1978 Mazda Cosmo are equipped with a 1,769 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Delta. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 7 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Delta. 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 Mazda Cosmo (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Delta. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Delta.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Daihatsu Delta | 1978 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
Model | Delta | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2520 mm |