2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1972 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1116 kg more than 1972 Mazda Cosmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 1972 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Discovery | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3947 cc | 1964 cc |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2210 mm |
