1984 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1979 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mazda RX-7 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1979 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, 1984 Mazda RX-7 (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corona. 1979 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1984 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1984 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Mazda RX-7 | 1979 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-7 | Corona |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2530 mm |