2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2000 Mazda Familia (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Familia | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 46 L |
