1975 Toyota Crown vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1996 Toyota MR2 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Crown would be higher. Both 1975 Toyota Crown and 1996 Toyota MR2 are equipped with a 1,988 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1996 Toyota MR2. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 259 kg more than 1975 Toyota Crown.
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, 1975 Toyota Crown (157 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota MR2. (131 Nm). This means 1975 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Toyota Crown | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Crown | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
