1975 Mazda RX-3 vs. 1986 Toyota Century
To start off, 1986 Toyota Century is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda RX-3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda RX-3 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1975 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda RX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Century weights approximately 950 kg more than 1975 Mazda RX-3. 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, 1986 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda RX-3. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mazda RX-3 | 1986 Toyota Century | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-3 | Century |
Year Released | 1975 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1964 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2870 mm |