1979 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1979 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (83 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1974 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, 1979 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda RX-7 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-7 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2380 mm |