1992 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1981 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1992 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1992 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mazda RX-7 (239 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1981 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, 1992 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Mazda RX-7 | 1981 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-7 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |