1946 Allard J1 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Allard J1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Allard J1 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1946 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Allard J1 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Allard | Toyota |
Model | J1 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1946 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2340 mm |