1948 Allard J1 vs. 1969 AMC Hornet
To start off, 1969 AMC Hornet is newer by 21 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 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC Hornet (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 AMC Hornet weights approximately 329 kg more than 1948 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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Allard J1. (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Allard J1. 1969 AMC Hornet has automatic transmission and 1948 Allard J1 has manual transmission. 1948 Allard J1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 AMC Hornet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Allard J1 | 1969 AMC Hornet | |
Make | Allard | AMC |
Model | J1 | Hornet |
Year Released | 1948 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 4983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 87.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1349 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |