1981 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (120 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 30 kg more than 1981 Mazda Cosmo.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. (162 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mazda Cosmo | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Cosmo | Celica |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2640 mm |
