1982 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1969 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (115 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 640 kg more than 1969 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, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Caprice | 1969 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Caprice | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 1962 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2210 mm |
