1994 Mazda 323 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1994 Mazda 323 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (89 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 323. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 135 kg more than 1994 Mazda 323. 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 323. (103 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda 323 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 323 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1322 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
