1946 Allard J1 vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1996 Toyota MR2 is newer by 50 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, 1996 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 215 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Allard J1 | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Allard | Toyota |
Model | J1 | MR2 |
Year Released | 1946 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |