1979 Mazda 121 vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1979 Mazda 121 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Celica (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 121. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 121 weights approximately 154 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica.
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, 1977 Toyota Celica (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda 121 | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 121 | Celica |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |