1979 Mazda Cosmo vs. 2010 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sienna is newer by 31 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 805 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.
Because 1979 Mazda Cosmo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Mazda Cosmo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. 2010 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 1979 Mazda Cosmo has manual transmission. 1979 Mazda Cosmo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Mazda Cosmo | 2010 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | Cosmo | Sienna |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1768 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1966 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |