1978 Toyota Corona vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, 2010 Mazda 6 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 6 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 6 weights approximately 493 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Mazda 6 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Corona | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Toyota | Mazda |
| Model | Corona | 6 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
