1949 Allard J1 vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla is newer by 35 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, 1984 Toyota Corolla (119 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Allard | Toyota |
| Model | J1 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
