1996 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 17 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 2,616 cc, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 108 kg more than 1996 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Mazda RX-7 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-7 | Crown |
Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2700 mm |