1979 Mazda Cosmo vs. 2011 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti EX is newer by 32 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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti EX (316 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster 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, 2011 Infiniti EX (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. 2011 Infiniti EX 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. 2011 Infiniti EX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda Cosmo | 2011 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Mazda | Infiniti |
| Model | Cosmo | EX |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1572 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |
