2012 Chevrolet Express vs. 1976 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1141 kg more than 1976 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, 2012 Chevrolet Express (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Cosmo. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Express | 1976 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Express | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2231 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 65 L |
