2005 Mazda Marathon vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,260 cc, 2005 Mazda Marathon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Marathon weights approximately 527 kg more than 1985 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, 2005 Mazda Marathon (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Marathon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Marathon | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Marathon | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1587 cc |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 10 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1517 kg | 990 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |
