1948 Allard J1 vs. 1965 Seat 600
To start off, 1965 Seat 600 is newer by 17 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Allard J1 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1965 Seat 600.
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 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1948 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Allard J1 | 1965 Seat 600 | |
Make | Allard | Seat |
Model | J1 | 600 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3915 cc | 767 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 47 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2010 mm |