1981 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1978 Suzuki Cervo
To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Suzuki Cervo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Suzuki Cervo 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 76 more horse power than 1978 Suzuki Cervo. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1978 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 563 kg more than 1978 Suzuki Cervo. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Suzuki Cervo. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Suzuki Cervo.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Mazda Cosmo | 1978 Suzuki Cervo | |
Make | Mazda | Suzuki |
Model | Cosmo | Cervo |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 538 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2040 mm |