1975 Mazda 929 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Mazda 929 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda 929 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1975 Mazda 929 (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mazda 929 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 929 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |