1982 Kia Brisa vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1982 Kia Brisa is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (102 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1982 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1982 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 325 kg more than 1982 Kia Brisa. 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, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (167 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Kia Brisa. 1975 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1982 Kia Brisa has manual transmission. 1982 Kia Brisa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Kia Brisa | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Brisa | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2520 mm |
