1973 Mazda RX-3 vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda RX-3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda RX-3 would be higher. At 1,964 cc, 1973 Mazda RX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1973 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda RX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 138 kg more than 1973 Mazda RX-3. 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, 1985 Toyota Corolla (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda RX-3 | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-3 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |
