2009 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Crown. (212 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Crown weights approximately 425 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, 2003 Toyota Crown (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda RX-8. 2003 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2009 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:
| 2009 Mazda RX-8 | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-8 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 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 | 1125 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 71 L |
