2008 Mazda 6 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Mazda 6 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda 6 (156 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda 6 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mazda 6, 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, 2008 Mazda 6 (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 2008 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mazda 6 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 6 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2340 mm |