1979 Mazda 121 vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 121. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 121 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 226 kg more than 1979 Mazda 121.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda 121 | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 121 | Condor |
Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1812 cc |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 160 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |