1986 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,354 cc, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona.
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, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (246 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Mazda RX-7 | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-7 | Corona |
Year Released | 1986 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2430 mm |