1973 Austin Allegro vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Toyota Crown is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Austin Allegro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Austin Allegro would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Crown (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 434 kg more than 1973 Austin Allegro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 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 1987 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1987 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Allegro. (137 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin Allegro | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Allegro | Crown |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 838 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |
