1949 Allard J1 vs. 1970 Toyota Century
To start off, 1970 Toyota Century is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Century weights approximately 660 kg more than 1949 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, 1949 Allard J1 (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Century. (251 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Allard J1 | 1970 Toyota Century | |
Make | Allard | Toyota |
Model | J1 | Century |
Year Released | 1949 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2870 mm |