2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1968 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 32 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 1,964 cc, 1968 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP) has 76 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (94 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 500 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
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, 1968 Mazda Cosmo (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1968 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Caterham | Mazda |
| Model | 7 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 94 HP |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2210 mm |
