1978 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1968 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1978 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1978 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda RX-7 (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1978 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda RX-7 | 1968 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-7 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |
