1979 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1996 Toyota MR2 is newer by 17 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1996 Toyota MR2. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1979 Mazda Cosmo.
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 Mazda Cosmo (150 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota MR2. (131 Nm). This means 1979 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda Cosmo | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | Cosmo | MR2 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1768 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 131 Nm |
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 | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |