1993 Mazda AZ-1 vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 18 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 2,616 cc (2 cylinders), 1975 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 401 kg more than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
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, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (188 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1975 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. 1975 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1993 Mazda AZ-1 has manual transmission. 1993 Mazda AZ-1 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:
| 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | AZ-1 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 124 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 834 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2520 mm |
