2002 Honda Acty vs. 1984 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 2002 Honda Acty is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Acty (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Acty should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 250 kg more than 2002 Honda Acty.
Because 1984 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 1984 Mazda Cosmo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Acty, 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, 1984 Mazda Cosmo (149 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Acty. (139 Nm). This means 1984 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Acty.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Acty | 1984 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Acty | Cosmo |
Year Released | 2002 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 660 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 149 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1090 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |