1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 12 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (102 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (95 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 105 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (192 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. (167 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 75 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1987 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 98 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 65 L |