1984 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1986 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1986 Toyota Celica is newer by 2 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 2,616 cc (2 cylinders), 1984 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mazda Cosmo (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 65 kg more than 1986 Toyota Celica. 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 (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Celica. 1984 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1986 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1986 Toyota Celica 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 | 1986 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Cosmo | Celica |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |
