1985 Lancia Y10 vs. 1984 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1985 Lancia Y10 is newer by 1 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 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1985 Lancia Y10. (85 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1985 Lancia Y10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 300 kg more than 1985 Lancia Y10. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Mazda Cosmo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Mazda Cosmo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Lancia Y10, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Mazda Cosmo (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lancia Y10. (122 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1984 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lancia Y10.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Lancia Y10 | 1984 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Lancia | Mazda |
Model | Y10 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1049 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2620 mm |