1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 10 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 2,616 cc (2 cylinders), 1975 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 15 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 90 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |