1976 Toyota Crown vs. 2003 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2003 Mazda Premacy is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Premacy (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 35 kg more than 1976 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 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 1976 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Premacy, 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, 2003 Mazda Premacy (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Toyota Crown | 2003 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Toyota | Mazda |
| Model | Crown | Premacy |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |
