1969 Mazda Luce vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Luce weights approximately 150 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona.
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, 1975 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mazda Luce | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | Luce | Corona |
Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |