1980 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1992 Porsche 928
To start off, 1992 Porsche 928 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 5,396 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 928 (346 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1980 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 928 weights approximately 530 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.
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, 1992 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda Cosmo. (151 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mazda Cosmo | 1992 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | Cosmo | 928 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 5396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 86 L |