1948 Allard J1 vs. 1996 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1996 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 48 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, 1996 Toyota Lexcen (194 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 245 kg more than 1948 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, 1948 Allard J1 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Lexcen. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1948 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Lexcen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard J1 | 1996 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Allard | Toyota |
| Model | J1 | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3915 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
