1993 Mazda AZ-1 vs. 1978 Toyota Century
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Century weights approximately 971 kg more than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
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, 1978 Toyota Century (270 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1978 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. 1978 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1993 Mazda AZ-1 has manual transmission. 1993 Mazda AZ-1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mazda AZ-1 | 1978 Toyota Century | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | AZ-1 | Century |
Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 657 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 167 HP |
Torque | 85 Nm | 270 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 834 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2870 mm |