1969 Toyota Corona vs. 2012 Mazda CX-7
To start off, 2012 Mazda CX-7 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda CX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corona. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 748 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Toyota Corona 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 1969 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mazda CX-7, 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, 2012 Mazda CX-7 (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Toyota Corona | 2012 Mazda CX-7 | |
| Make | Toyota | Mazda |
| Model | Corona | CX-7 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1707 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1718 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4681 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1646 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 69 L |
