2002 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Toyota Crown is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Crown (252 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2002 Mazda RX-8. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Crown weights approximately 194 kg more than 2002 Mazda RX-8. 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, 2003 Toyota Crown (328 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda RX-8. 2003 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 2002 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2002 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mazda RX-8 | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-8 | Crown |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2615 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 71 L |