1977 Mazda RX-4 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1977 Mazda RX-4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1977 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda RX-4 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda RX-4 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda RX-4 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. 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-4 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda RX-4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Mazda RX-4 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-4 | Corona |
Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |