1981 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla 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 40 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 318 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (167 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Mazda Cosmo | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | Cosmo | Corolla |
Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2290 mm |