1983 Mazda Cosmo vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 28 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1983 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 1166 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.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Mazda Cosmo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda Cosmo. (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda Cosmo. 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML has automatic transmission and 1983 Mazda Cosmo has manual transmission. 1983 Mazda Cosmo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 Mazda Cosmo | 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Cosmo | ML |
Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 542 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1816 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2913 mm |