1947 Allard J1 vs. 1992 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1992 Toyota Supra is newer by 45 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 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1947 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1947 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1947 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Supra weights approximately 417 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 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1947 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Allard J1 | 1992 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Allard | Toyota |
Model | J1 | Supra |
Year Released | 1947 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |