1989 Mazda 323 vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1989 Mazda 323 is newer by 11 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) has 28 more horse power than 1989 Mazda 323. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Crown weights approximately 365 kg more than 1989 Mazda 323. 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, 1978 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda 323. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Mazda 323 | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 323 | Crown |
Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 102 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |