1979 Austin Allegro vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Toyota Crown is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Austin Allegro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Austin Allegro would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Crown (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1979 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Crown weights approximately 855 kg more than 1979 Austin Allegro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Crown (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Austin Allegro | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | Allegro | Crown |
Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 86 mm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 75 L |