1988 Porsche 928 vs. 1979 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1988 Porsche 928 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 928 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Porsche 928 | 1979 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Porsche | Mazda |
Model | 928 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 65 L |