1968 Mazda 1000 vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Carina is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1968 Mazda 1000. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Carina weights approximately 425 kg more than 1968 Mazda 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Mazda 1000 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 1968 Mazda 1000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina, 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, 1998 Toyota Carina (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda 1000. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda 1000 | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 1000 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1168 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 59 L |
