2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 38 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 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (500 HP) has 406 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (94 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 138 kg more than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (644 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 511 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Corvette | Cosmo |
Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6996 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 94 HP |
Torque | 644 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 321 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 | 1078 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |