1969 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corona is newer by 12 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 1,962 cc, 1969 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Corona weights approximately 110 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Mazda Cosmo (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Cosmo | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Cosmo | Corona |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2530 mm |
