1972 Mazda RX-2 vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1972 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Carina weights approximately 35 kg more than 1972 Mazda RX-2.
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, 1972 Mazda RX-2 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda RX-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mazda RX-2 | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-2 | Carina |
Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |