1980 Austin Marina vs. 1982 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1982 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1980 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 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, 1982 Mazda Cosmo (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 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 | 1982 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | Marina | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1769 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 | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
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 | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |