1993 Mazda AZ-1 vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 246 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, 1987 Toyota Crown (255 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1987 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. 1987 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1993 Mazda AZ-1 has manual transmission. 1993 Mazda AZ-1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | AZ-1 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 834 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2730 mm |
