1985 Caterham 1700 vs. 1980 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1985 Caterham 1700 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Caterham 1700 (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1980 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Caterham 1700 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 547 kg more than 1985 Caterham 1700.
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 Caterham 1700 (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda Cosmo. (151 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1985 Caterham 1700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Caterham 1700 | 1980 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Caterham | Mazda |
| Model | 1700 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1692 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2520 mm |
