1978 Mazda 929 vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Toyota Crown is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Crown (212 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Crown weights approximately 400 kg more than 1978 Mazda 929. 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, 2003 Toyota Crown (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 929 | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 929 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
