1974 Mazda 929 vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Mazda 929 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda 929 (83 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 929 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla. 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 Mazda 929 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 929 | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 929 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
