1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 9 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (149 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 485 kg more than 1975 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, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Caprice | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |