1981 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 9 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 2,292 cc (2 cylinders), 1981 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (120 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1990 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. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (162 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. (153 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Mazda Cosmo | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Cosmo | 190 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |