1975 Toyota Corona vs. 2010 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2010 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. 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, 2010 Mazda RX-8 (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Toyota Corona | 2010 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Toyota | Mazda |
| Model | Corona | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1341 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
