1948 Allard J1 vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1969 Toyota Corolla is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Allard J1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Allard J1 weights approximately 294 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1948 Allard J1 (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1948 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Allard J1 | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Allard | Toyota |
Model | J1 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1948 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2290 mm |