1975 Austin Allegro vs. 1977 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1977 Toyota Crown is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Austin Allegro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Austin Allegro would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Crown (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1975 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1975 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 590 kg more than 1975 Austin Allegro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1977 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 1977 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 1977 Toyota Crown (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Austin Allegro. 1977 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1975 Austin Allegro has manual transmission. 1975 Austin Allegro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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