1983 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1996 Renault Spider
To start off, 1996 Renault Spider is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Spider (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1983 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 100 kg more than 1996 Renault Spider.
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, 1996 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda Cosmo. (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mazda Cosmo | 1996 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | Cosmo | Spider |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |
