1975 Mazda 929 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda 929 weights approximately 188 kg more than 1978 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, 1975 Mazda 929 (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mazda 929 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 929 | Corona |
Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |