1981 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corona. 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, 1971 Toyota Corona (149 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Mazda RX-7 | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-7 | Corona |
Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 51 L |