1981 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1987 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. (66 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster 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, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mazda Cosmo | 1987 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Cosmo | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2210 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2440 mm |
