1980 Mazda 929 vs. 1959 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1980 Mazda 929 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Crown weights approximately 180 kg more than 1980 Mazda 929.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Mazda 929 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mazda 929 | 1959 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 929 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2540 mm |
