1994 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1994 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1994 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 604 kg more than 1966 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, 1994 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Mazda RX-7 | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-7 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1994 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1068 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |