1984 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1984 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Commodore (158 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 35 kg more than 1969 Opel Commodore.
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, 1969 Opel Commodore (233 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. 1984 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel Commodore has manual transmission. 1969 Opel Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Mazda Cosmo | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | Cosmo | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
