1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1970 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 456 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1970 Mazda Cosmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 611 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Cosmo. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1970 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1964 cc |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2210 mm |
