2009 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1971 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, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mazda RX-8 | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-8 | Corona |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1306 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |