1978 Mazda RX-3 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1978 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,963 cc, 1978 Mazda RX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda RX-3 (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda RX-3 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 105 kg more than 1978 Mazda RX-3.
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-3 (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda RX-3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda RX-3 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-3 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1963 cc | 1406 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2410 mm |
