1946 Allard J1 vs. 1998 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1998 Nissan Presea is newer by 52 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 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Presea (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Allard J1 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1998 Nissan Presea.
Because 1946 Allard J1 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1946 Allard J1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Presea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Presea. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Presea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1998 Nissan Presea | |
| Make | Allard | Nissan |
| Model | J1 | Presea |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |
