1976 Mazda RX-2 vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1976 Mazda RX-2 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1976 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corona weights approximately 240 kg more than 1976 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, 1974 Toyota Corona (162 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda RX-2 | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-2 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
