1952 Allard J2R vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corona is newer by 29 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 183 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (68 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard J2R should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Corona weights approximately 52 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 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Allard J2R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard J2R | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Allard | Toyota |
Model | J2R | Corona |
Year Released | 1952 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5415 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 68 HP |
Torque | 508 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 880 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |