1981 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1949 Tatra T600
To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (102 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1949 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1949 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Tatra T600 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1981 Mazda Cosmo.
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, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (167 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Tatra T600. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mazda Cosmo | 1949 Tatra T600 | |
| Make | Mazda | Tatra |
| Model | Cosmo | T600 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
