1949 Allard J1 vs. 1993 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1993 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 44 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, 1993 Toyota Lexcen (174 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 220 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Lexcen. (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Lexcen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1993 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Allard | Toyota |
| Model | J1 | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1360 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 |
