2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo

To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 427 kg more than 1981 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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. (167 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1981 Mazda Cosmo has manual transmission. 1981 Mazda Cosmo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Lumina 1981 Mazda Cosmo
Make Chevrolet Mazda
Model Lumina Cosmo
Year Released 2008 1981
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 1970 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 102 HP
Torque 305 Nm 167 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 97.1 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 98 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1525 kg 1098 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2620 mm


 

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