1980 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1980 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, both 1980 Chevrolet Blazer 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chevrolet Blazer (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1980 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 740 kg more than 1980 Mazda Cosmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Mazda Cosmo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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, 1980 Chevrolet Blazer (286 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda Cosmo. (151 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Blazer | 1980 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Blazer | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
