1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1968 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (257 HP) has 163 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (94 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 910 kg more than 1968 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, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1968 Mazda Cosmo has manual transmission. 1968 Mazda Cosmo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 1968 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Caprice | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 94 HP |
Torque | 447 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2210 mm |