1948 Allard J1 vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 37 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 3,915 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Allard J1 (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1948 Allard J1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (227 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1948 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Allard J1 | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Allard | Toyota |
Model | J1 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1948 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3915 cc | 3431 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |