1948 Allard J1 vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1500 is newer by 11 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 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Allard J1 (85 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Allard J1 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500. 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, 1948 Allard J1 (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1948 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard J1 | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Allard | Fiat |
| Model | J1 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |
