2008 Mazda CX-7 vs. 1975 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2008 Mazda CX-7 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda CX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1975 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Mazda CX-7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mazda CX-7 will offer significantly more control. 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 CX-7 (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda CX-7 | 1975 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | CX-7 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2430 mm |
