1971 Toyota Corona vs. 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata (167 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 144 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (149 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Toyota Corona | 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Toyota | Mazda |
Model | Corona | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1139 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3995 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1245 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2329 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 48 L |