2001 Toyota Tundra vs. 1976 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 2001 Toyota Tundra is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Tundra (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Cosmo.
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, 2001 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Cosmo. (150 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Tundra | 1976 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Toyota | Mazda |
| Model | Tundra | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |
