1977 Mazda 323 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1977 Mazda 323 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 185 kg more than 1977 Mazda 323.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda 323 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 323 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2340 mm |
