1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 465 kg more than 1979 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 799 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. (150 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1979 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Corvette | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 93 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 150 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |