1974 Austin 1800 vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Toyota Crown is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Austin 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Austin 1800 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Crown (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1974 Austin 1800. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 390 kg more than 1974 Austin 1800. 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, 1974 Austin 1800, 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 (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin 1800. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Austin 1800 | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | 1800 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |
