1948 Allard J1 vs. 1978 Mazda 121
To start off, 1978 Mazda 121 is newer by 30 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, 1978 Mazda 121 (86 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 121 should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 121 weights approximately 110 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, 1948 Allard J1 (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1948 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Allard J1 | 1978 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Allard | Mazda |
Model | J1 | 121 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |