1989 Peugeot 505 vs. 1979 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 505 is newer by 10 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 210 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, 1989 Peugeot 505 (162 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1989 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. 1979 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1989 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1989 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Peugeot 505 | 1979 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Peugeot | Mazda |
Model | 505 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1989 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2520 mm |