1977 Mazda RX-3 vs. 1973 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1977 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,964 cc, 1977 Mazda RX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda RX-3 (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda RX-3 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda RX-3 weights approximately 32 kg more than 1973 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, 1977 Mazda RX-3 (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda RX-3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Mazda RX-3 | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-3 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1977 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1964 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 135 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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |