1978 Mazda 626 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 3 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 626 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona.
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, 1978 Mazda 626 (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 626 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 626 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
