1969 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corona is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corona weights approximately 260 kg more than 1969 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, 1974 Toyota Corona (162 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Cosmo | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Cosmo | Corona |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |
