2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1978 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (106 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1978 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 267 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.
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, 1978 Mazda Cosmo (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 1978 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda Familia has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda Familia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mazda Familia | 1978 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Mazda | Mazda |
Model | Familia | Cosmo |
Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |