1949 Allard J1 vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 Toyota Carina is newer by 46 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, 1995 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1949 Allard J1 (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Allard | Toyota |
| Model | J1 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |
