1979 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 16 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 2,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 480 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, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1995 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda Cosmo | 1995 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cosmo | E |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 2797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
