1949 Allard J1 vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1977 Toyota Crown is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 390 kg more than 1949 Allard J1.
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. 1977 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1949 Allard J1 has manual transmission. 1949 Allard J1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Allard | Toyota |
| Model | J1 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |
