1948 Allard J1 vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 1999 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 51 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, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 655 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, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (228 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Allard J1. (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard J1 | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Allard | Vauxhall |
| Model | J1 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
