1981 Mazda Cosmo vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 32 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. (66 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1519 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. 2013 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 1981 Mazda Cosmo has manual transmission. 1981 Mazda Cosmo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Mazda Cosmo | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | Cosmo | Sequoia |
Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2210 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 2714 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1955 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3100 mm |