1949 Allard J1 vs. 1999 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1999 Toyota Supra is newer by 50 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, 1999 Toyota Supra (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Supra weights approximately 475 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, 1999 Toyota Supra (1,050 Nm) has 744 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard J1. (306 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard J1. 1999 Toyota Supra has automatic transmission and 1949 Allard J1 has manual transmission. 1949 Allard J1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1999 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Allard | Toyota |
| Model | J1 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 3065 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 1050 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2630 mm |
