1948 Allard J1 vs. 1958 Nissan 211
To start off, 1958 Nissan 211 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,915 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Allard J1 (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1958 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1958 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Allard J1 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1958 Nissan 211. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1948 Allard J1 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Nissan 211. (67 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1948 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard J1 | 1958 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Allard | Nissan |
| Model | J1 | 211 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 3915 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2230 mm |
