1974 Mazda RX-4 vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1974 Mazda RX-4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1974 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda RX-4 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda RX-4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Crown weights approximately 145 kg more than 1974 Mazda RX-4.
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, 1974 Mazda RX-4 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda RX-4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda RX-4 | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-4 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
