1947 Allard J1 vs. 1982 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1982 Toyota Crown is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,620 cc (8 cylinders), 1947 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1947 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1947 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Crown weights approximately 318 kg more than 1947 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, 1947 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1947 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Allard J1 | 1982 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Allard | Toyota |
| Model | J1 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3620 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |
