1980 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1980 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1980 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Crown (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1980 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Crown weights approximately 194 kg more than 1980 Mazda RX-7. 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, 1970 Toyota Crown (174 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mazda RX-7 | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-7 | Crown |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |