1996 Toyota MR2 vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1996 Toyota MR2 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 170 kg more than 1996 Toyota MR2.
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 Toyota MR2 (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown. 1977 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota MR2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota MR2 | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | MR2 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |
