1972 Mazda 1000 vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1972 Mazda 1000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,077 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Corolla (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda 1000 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
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, both vehicles can yield 77 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda 1000 | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 1000 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2290 mm |
