1970 Toyota Corolla vs. 1994 Mazda Midge

To start off, 1994 Mazda Midge is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mazda Midge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda Midge (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda Midge should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda Midge weights approximately 230 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 1970 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Mazda Midge, 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, 1994 Mazda Midge (156 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda Midge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.

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