1946 Allard J1 vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 61 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, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Allard | Toyota |
| Model | J1 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1946 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2693 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3250 mm |
