2008 Mazda DrifterX vs. 1973 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2008 Mazda DrifterX is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda DrifterX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda DrifterX weights approximately 530 kg more than 1973 Toyota Carina.
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, 2008 Mazda DrifterX (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda DrifterX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda DrifterX | 1973 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | DrifterX | Carina |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 99 HP |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2430 mm |
