1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 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 114 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Celica weights approximately 10 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, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica. 1983 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. 1983 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Mazda RX-01 | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-01 | Celica |
Year Released | 1995 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2614 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |