1986 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 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 103 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1974 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mazda RX-7 | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-7 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
