1972 Austin Allegro vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1975 Toyota Crown is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Austin Allegro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Austin Allegro would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1972 Austin Allegro. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Crown weights approximately 486 kg more than 1972 Austin Allegro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Austin Allegro, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Allegro. (104 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Allegro. 1975 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1972 Austin Allegro has manual transmission. 1972 Austin Allegro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Allegro | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | Allegro | Crown |
Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1485 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |