1946 Allard J1 vs. 1979 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1979 Isuzu 117 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Allard J1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu 117. (72 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1946 Allard J1.
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, 1946 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu 117. (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1979 Isuzu 117 | |
| Make | Allard | Isuzu |
| Model | J1 | 117 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2236 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
