1949 Allard J1 vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 650 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1949 Allard J1 (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (295 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Allard | Toyota |
| Model | J1 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 81 L |
