1993 Mazda AZ-1 vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda AZ-1 weights approximately 14 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1971 Toyota Corolla (94 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1971 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | AZ-1 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 834 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2340 mm |
