1947 Allard J1 vs. 1965 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1965 Nissan Cedric is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,620 cc (8 cylinders), 1947 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Allard J1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1965 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Allard J1 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1965 Nissan Cedric. 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, 1947 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1947 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Allard J1 | 1965 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Allard | Nissan |
Model | J1 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1947 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3620 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2540 mm |