1979 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1985 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1985 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 370 kg more than 1979 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, 1985 Nissan 300 ZX (235 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda Cosmo | 1985 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | Cosmo | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1768 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |