1996 Toyota MR2 vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1996 Toyota MR2 is newer by 9 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. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Crown (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1996 Toyota MR2. (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 345 kg more than 1996 Toyota MR2. 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, 1987 Toyota Crown (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota MR2 | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | MR2 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
