1947 Allard J1 vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 54 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, 2001 Toyota Supra (470 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1947 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1947 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Supra weights approximately 661 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) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 1947 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra. 2001 Toyota Supra has automatic transmission and 1947 Allard J1 has manual transmission. 1947 Allard J1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Allard J1 | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Allard | Toyota |
Model | J1 | Supra |
Year Released | 1947 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3620 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 88 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1681 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |