1984 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1993 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1993 Toyota Corolla is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Corolla (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1993 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1984 Mazda RX-7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Mazda RX-7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Corolla. 1993 Toyota Corolla 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. 1993 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Mazda RX-7 | 1993 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-7 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1707 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2440 mm |