1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1977 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1977 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 130 kg more than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037.
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, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda Cosmo. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda Cosmo. 1977 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 has manual transmission. 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1977 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Abarth | Mazda |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1977 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |
