1976 Mazda 1000 vs. 1968 Toyota 1000
To start off, 1976 Mazda 1000 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota 1000 would be higher. At 991 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Toyota 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda 1000 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Toyota 1000. (46 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota 1000 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1976 Mazda 1000.
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, 1976 Mazda 1000 (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota 1000. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mazda 1000 | 1968 Toyota 1000 | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 1000 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 987 cc | 991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 46 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2170 mm |