1981 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1995 Porsche 928
To start off, 1995 Porsche 928 is newer by 14 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 5,395 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 928 (345 HP) has 243 more horse power than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. (102 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 928 weights approximately 302 kg more than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. 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, 1995 Porsche 928 (500 Nm) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. (167 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mazda Cosmo | 1995 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | Cosmo | 928 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 5395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 345 HP |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |
