1980 Buick Skyhawk vs. 1980 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, both 1980 Buick Skyhawk and 1980 Mazda Cosmo were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Skyhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Skyhawk weights approximately 245 kg more than 1980 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Skyhawk | 1980 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Skyhawk | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 93 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2520 mm |
