1980 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1993 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1993 Porsche Boxster is newer by 13 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche Boxster (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1980 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 310 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, 1993 Porsche Boxster (308 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda Cosmo. (151 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mazda Cosmo | 1993 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | Cosmo | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1250 mm |
