1948 Allard J1 vs. 1981 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette 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 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Allard J1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Allard J1 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1948 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Allard J1 | 1981 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Allard | Vauxhall |
Model | J1 | Chevette |
Year Released | 1948 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2400 mm |