1984 Mazda Cosmo vs. 2011 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2011 Jeep Liberty is newer by 27 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 759 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, 2011 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2011 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. 2011 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 1984 Mazda Cosmo has manual transmission. 1984 Mazda Cosmo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Mazda Cosmo | 2011 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Mazda | Jeep |
Model | Cosmo | Liberty |
Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1768 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1849 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4473 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1857 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2695 mm |