2009 Honda Insight vs. 1983 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 2009 Honda Insight is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Honda Insight. (87 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Insight weights approximately 186 kg more than 1983 Mazda Cosmo.
Because 1983 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 1983 Mazda Cosmo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Insight, 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, 1983 Mazda Cosmo (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Insight. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Insight | 1983 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Insight | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |
