1977 Mazda 121 vs. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda 121. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda 121 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 121. (86 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 570 kg more than 1977 Mazda 121. 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, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda 121 | 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 121 | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |
