2003 Mazda Premacy vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Mazda Premacy is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Premacy (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (103 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 70 kg more than 2003 Mazda Premacy.
Because 1977 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 1977 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Premacy, 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, 1977 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Premacy. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda Premacy | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Premacy | Crown |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
