2006 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 32 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 1,407 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (108 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 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, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (140 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 2006 Mazda RX-8 has automatic transmission and 1974 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1974 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mazda RX-8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mazda RX-8 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-8 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1308 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2380 mm |