2009 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Crown weights approximately 135 kg more than 2009 Mazda RX-8.
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, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda RX-8 | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-8 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
