1981 Fiat Panda vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, both 1981 Fiat Panda and 1981 Mazda Cosmo were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,292 cc (2 cylinders), 1981 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (120 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1981 Fiat Panda. (34 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 460 kg more than 1981 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Mazda Cosmo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Mazda Cosmo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Fiat Panda, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (162 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat Panda. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat Panda | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | Panda | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2620 mm |