1981 Mazda 929 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1981 Mazda 929 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda 929 (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda 929 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1975 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, 1981 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (112 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Mazda 929 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 929 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1981 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |