1950 Allard J1 vs. 1995 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1995 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (194 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1950 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1950 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 365 kg more than 1950 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, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Allard J1. 1995 Toyota Lexcen has automatic transmission and 1950 Allard J1 has manual transmission. 1950 Allard J1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Allard J1 | 1995 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Allard | Toyota |
| Model | J1 | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1385 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 |
