1947 Allard J1 vs. 1980 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1980 Nissan Laurel is newer by 33 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, 1980 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1947 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1947 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 120 kg more than 1947 Allard J1. 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Laurel. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1947 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Allard J1 | 1980 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Allard | Nissan |
| Model | J1 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3620 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 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 |
