1984 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (272 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 911 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1984 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, 1993 Porsche 911 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. 1984 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1993 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1993 Porsche 911 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 | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | Cosmo | 911 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2280 mm |