1948 Allard K1 vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Allard K1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1948 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corona weights approximately 85 kg more than 1948 Allard K1. 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, 1948 Allard K1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1948 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard K1 | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Allard | Toyota |
| Model | K1 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2530 mm |
