1993 Toyota Corolla vs. 2012 Mazda 5
To start off, 2012 Mazda 5 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Corolla (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 5. (113 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda 5 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1993 Toyota Corolla.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2012 Mazda 5 (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Corolla. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Toyota Corolla | 2012 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Toyota | Mazda |
| Model | Corolla | 5 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1762 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2751 mm |
