1975 Mazda RX-2 vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1982 Toyota Celica is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1975 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Celica. (103 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Celica weights approximately 216 kg more than 1975 Mazda RX-2.
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, both vehicles can yield 157 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda RX-2 | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-2 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2620 mm |
