1980 Zastava 132 vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1980 Zastava 132 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 2,292 cc (2 cylinders), 1975 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (115 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1980 Zastava 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1980 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 69 kg more than 1980 Zastava 132. 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, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (162 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Zastava 132. (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Zastava 132. 1975 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1980 Zastava 132 has manual transmission. 1980 Zastava 132 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Zastava 132 | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Zastava | Mazda |
Model | 132 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 1756 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |