2004 Toyota Allion vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2004 Toyota Allion is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Allion (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Allion should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Crown weights approximately 120 kg more than 2004 Toyota Allion.
Because 1968 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 1968 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Allion, 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, 1968 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Allion. (148 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Allion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Allion | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Allion | Crown |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
