1993 Mazda AZ-1 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 522 kg more than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
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, 1979 Toyota Crown (157 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | AZ-1 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 102 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 834 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2700 mm |
