1949 Allard J1 vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 39 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (232 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 410 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (351 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard J1. (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Allard | Toyota |
| Model | J1 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
