1995 Honda Argento Viva vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1995 Honda Argento Viva is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 2,451 cc (5 cylinders), 1995 Honda Argento Viva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Argento Viva (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Argento Viva should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Argento Viva weights approximately 150 kg more than 1981 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, 1995 Honda Argento Viva (237 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Argento Viva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda Argento Viva | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Argento Viva | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2620 mm |