1978 Mazda RX-2 vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1980 Toyota Celica is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Celica. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Celica weights approximately 220 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, 1980 Toyota Celica (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda RX-2 | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-2 | Celica |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |