2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Familia weights approximately 305 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (141 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 2000 Mazda Familia has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mazda Familia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mazda Familia | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | Familia | Corolla |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |