1990 Opel Senator vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 15 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Senator (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 480 kg more than 1975 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, 1990 Opel Senator (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. 1975 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1990 Opel Senator has manual transmission. 1990 Opel Senator will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Opel Senator | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Opel | Mazda |
Model | Senator | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |