1983 Mazda 323 vs. 1958 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Mazda 323 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,071 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mazda 323 (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Toyota Corona weights approximately 116 kg more than 1983 Mazda 323.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Mazda 323 (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mazda 323 | 1958 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 323 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1071 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
