1951 Allard J1 vs. 1968 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1968 Toyota 2000GT is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota 2000GT (150 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1951 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1951 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Allard J1 weights approximately 21 kg more than 1968 Toyota 2000GT.
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, 1951 Allard J1 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota 2000GT. (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1951 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota 2000GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Allard J1 | 1968 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Allard | Toyota |
| Model | J1 | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 60 L |
