1971 Mazda 818 vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1971 Mazda 818 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mazda 818 (80 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Toyota Corona weights approximately 130 kg more than 1971 Mazda 818.
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, 1971 Mazda 818 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mazda 818 | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 818 | Corona |
Year Released | 1971 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |