1949 Allard J1 vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 31 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 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 980 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.
Because 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Allard J1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1949 Allard J1 (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Allard | Toyota |
| Model | J1 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
