1980 Mazda 929 vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1980 Mazda 929 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1980 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Crown weights approximately 280 kg more than 1980 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda 929. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mazda 929 | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 929 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
