1977 Mazda 323 vs. 1985 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1985 Toyota Crown is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 323. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Crown weights approximately 458 kg more than 1977 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 323. (69 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda 323 | 1985 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 323 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 983 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 812 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2700 mm |
