1949 Allard J vs. 1976 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1976 Nissan Silvia is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Allard J. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Allard J would be higher. At 4,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Allard J (120 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 126 kg more than 1949 Allard J.
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. 1976 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1949 Allard J has manual transmission. 1949 Allard J will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Allard J | 1976 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Allard | Nissan |
Model | J | Silvia |
Year Released | 1949 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4375 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 870 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2350 mm |