1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1968 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 27 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP) has 148 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (94 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 706 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.
Because 1968 Mazda Cosmo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Mazda Cosmo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. 1995 Buick Park Avenue 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. 1995 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1968 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Park Avenue | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 94 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |
