1947 Allard J1 vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1977 Nissan Laurel is newer by 30 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 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1947 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Allard J1 (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Laurel.
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 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1947 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Allard J1 | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Allard | Nissan |
Model | J1 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1947 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |