1984 Mazda Cosmo vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1437 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.
Because 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Mazda Cosmo | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Mazda | Land Rover |
| Model | Cosmo | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 2672 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2891 mm |
