1979 Mazda 121 vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1979 Mazda 121 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda 121 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda 121 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 121 weights approximately 18 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica. 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, 1979 Mazda 121 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda 121 | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 121 | Celica |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |