1987 Mazda 929 vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,183 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda 929 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1972 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, 1987 Mazda 929 (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Mazda 929 | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 929 | Corona |
Year Released | 1987 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2183 cc | 1705 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 73.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2740 mm |