1984 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 1985 Skoda L is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 200 kg more than 1985 Skoda L. 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 Mazda Cosmo (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1984 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Mazda Cosmo | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | Mazda | Skoda |
| Model | Cosmo | L |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
