1946 Allard J1 vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corona is newer by 25 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, 1971 Toyota Corona (98 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Allard J1 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corona.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (149 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Allard J1 | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Allard | Toyota |
Model | J1 | Corona |
Year Released | 1946 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |