1950 Allard J1 vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 63 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 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1950 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1950 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 594 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Allard J1 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Allard | Toyota |
| Model | J1 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3246 mm |
