1999 Toyota MR2 vs. 1984 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR2 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota MR2 (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Crown. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Crown weights approximately 330 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Toyota MR2 (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota MR2 | 1984 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | MR2 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 60 L |
