1983 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1979 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1983 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1983 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 50 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Mazda Cosmo (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Laurel. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Mazda Cosmo | 1979 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | Cosmo | Laurel |
Year Released | 1983 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |