1983 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1983 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mazda RX-7 (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 90 kg more than 1983 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1975 Toyota Corona (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Mazda RX-7 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-7 | Corona |
Year Released | 1983 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2590 mm |