1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 1983 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1984 Cadillac Seville is newer by 1 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 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Cadillac Seville (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1983 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 580 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 1983 Mazda Cosmo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Mazda Cosmo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Cadillac Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda Cosmo. (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda Cosmo. 1984 Cadillac Seville 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. 1984 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Cadillac Seville | 1983 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
Model | Seville | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2620 mm |