1991 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1991 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1991 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1981 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, 1991 Mazda RX-7 (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Mazda RX-7 | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-7 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
