2000 Toyota Crown vs. 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Crown would be higher. Both 2000 Toyota Crown and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Crown weights approximately 95 kg more than 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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. 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata has automatic transmission and 2000 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Toyota Crown | 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Toyota | Mazda |
Model | Crown | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 167 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3995 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |