1999 Toyota Century vs. 1978 Mazda 323
To start off, 1999 Toyota Century is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Century weights approximately 985 kg more than 1978 Mazda 323.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Toyota Century | 1978 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Toyota | Mazda |
Model | Century | 323 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1415 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |