1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1978 Toyota Century
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 17 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. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Century weights approximately 705 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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 @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01. 1978 Toyota Century 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. 1978 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda RX-01 | 1978 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-01 | Century |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2614 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2870 mm |
