1980 Austin Marina vs. 1979 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1980 Austin Marina is newer by 1 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 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1980 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 210 kg more than 1980 Austin Marina. 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, 1979 Mazda Cosmo (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Austin Marina | 1979 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | Marina | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |