1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda RX-01 weights approximately 152 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica. 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, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica. 1977 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1995 Mazda RX-01 has manual transmission. 1995 Mazda RX-01 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Mazda RX-01 | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-01 | Celica |
Year Released | 1995 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2614 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |