2006 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (212 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona.
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 (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mazda RX-8 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-8 | Corona |
Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1311 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |