1981 Austin Marina vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1981 Austin Marina is newer by 6 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (102 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1981 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 235 kg more than 1981 Austin Marina. 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 (167 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Austin Marina | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | Marina | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1981 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |