1946 Allard J1 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 27 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, 1973 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corona weights approximately 90 kg more than 1946 Allard J1. 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (144 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Allard J1 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Allard | Toyota |
Model | J1 | Corona |
Year Released | 1946 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |