1973 Mazda 616 vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Toyota Crown is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Crown (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 362 kg more than 1973 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 616 | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 616 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2700 mm |
