1957 Allard GT vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corona is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Allard GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Allard GT would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard GT (210 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corona. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard GT should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard GT weights approximately 5 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corona. 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, 1957 Allard GT (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corona. (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Allard GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard GT | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Allard | Toyota |
Model | GT | Corona |
Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |