1984 Vauxhall Carlton vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1984 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 210 kg more than 1975 Mazda Cosmo.
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, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. 1975 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1984 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Vauxhall Carlton | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Mazda |
| Model | Carlton | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2520 mm |
