1973 Mazda 1000 vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corona weights approximately 486 kg more than 1973 Mazda 1000. 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, 1974 Toyota Corona (162 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 1000 | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 1000 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2510 mm |
