1990 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mazda RX-7 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-7 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2340 mm |