1976 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1976 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,831 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Corona (95 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 95 kg more than 1969 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, 1976 Mazda Cosmo (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mazda Cosmo | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | Cosmo | Corona |
Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1831 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 51 L |