1980 Austin Allegro vs. 1985 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1985 Toyota Crown is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Austin Allegro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Austin Allegro would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1980 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Crown weights approximately 455 kg more than 1980 Austin Allegro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 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 1985 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1985 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Allegro. 1985 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1980 Austin Allegro has manual transmission. 1980 Austin Allegro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Allegro | 1985 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Allegro | Crown |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |
