1998 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 19 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 2,757 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 170 kg more than 1998 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. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1998 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1998 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Mazda RX-7 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-7 | Crown |
Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2757 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2700 mm |