2000 Mazda Protege vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2000 Mazda Protege is newer by 13 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 90 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Protege. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Protege. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Protege weights approximately 705 kg more than 1987 Toyota Crown.
Because 1987 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Protege, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Protege. (164 Nm). This means 1987 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Protege.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mazda Protege | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | Protege | Crown |
Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1839 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 255 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 91 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |