1973 Mazda Familia vs. 1978 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,272 cc, 1973 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda Familia (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corolla. (53 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 110 kg more than 1973 Mazda Familia.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda Familia (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Familia | 1978 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Familia | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2380 mm |
