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 1,998 cc, 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (106 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (72 HP @ 5000 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. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 225 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.
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 (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (129 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
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 | 1998 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |