1971 Honda Z vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1975 Toyota Crown is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Honda Z would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1971 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Crown weights approximately 846 kg more than 1971 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Toyota Crown 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 1975 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Honda Z, 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, 1975 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Honda Z | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Z | Crown |
Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 355 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 30 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2700 mm |