1946 Allard J1 vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 44 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1120 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.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1946 Allard J1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Allard | Toyota |
| Model | J1 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2860 mm |
