1952 Allard J2R vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1977 Toyota Crown is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard J2R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard J2R would be higher. At 5,415 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard J2R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Allard J2R (251 HP) has 184 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard J2R should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 407 kg more than 1952 Allard J2R.
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, 1952 Allard J2R (508 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1952 Allard J2R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard J2R | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Allard | Toyota |
| Model | J2R | Crown |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5415 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 508 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 880 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |
