1948 Allard J1 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 33 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. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (123 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 105 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 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (222 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1948 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard J1 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Allard | Nissan |
| Model | J1 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3915 cc | 2753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
