1981 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 2,210 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. (66 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 31 kg more than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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.
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1981 Mazda Cosmo | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Cosmo | 190 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2210 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |