1981 Toyota Crown vs. 1984 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1984 Toyota MR2 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1984 Toyota MR2. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Crown weights approximately 375 kg more than 1984 Toyota MR2. 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, 1981 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota MR2. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Toyota Crown | 1984 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Crown | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
