1948 Allard J1 vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 57 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 45 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Allard J1 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2005 Smart ForTwo. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1948 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Allard J1 | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Allard | Smart |
Model | J1 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1948 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1820 mm |