1948 Allard J1 vs. 1979 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1979 Zastava 1300 is newer by 31 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 @ 3800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Allard J1 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1979 Zastava 1300. 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1948 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard J1 | 1979 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Allard | Zastava |
| Model | J1 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |
