1978 Mazda RX-2 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Mazda RX-2 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,290 cc, 1978 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corona weights approximately 150 kg more than 1978 Mazda RX-2.
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 RX-2 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (144 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda RX-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda RX-2 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-2 | Corona |
Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |