1974 Mazda 929 vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1974 Mazda 929 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 83 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 929 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona.
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 Mazda 929 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 929 | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 929 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |
