1976 Mazda RX-4 vs. 1976 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1976 Mazda RX-4 and 1976 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,616 cc, 1976 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda RX-4 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda RX-4 should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda RX-4 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1976 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1976 Mazda RX-4 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda RX-4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda RX-4 | 1976 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-4 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |
