1946 Allard J1 vs. 1985 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1985 Toyota Cressida is newer by 39 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, 1985 Toyota Cressida (123 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1.
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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Cressida. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Allard J1 | 1985 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Allard | Toyota |
Model | J1 | Cressida |
Year Released | 1946 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |