1949 Allard J1 vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1949 Allard J1 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Allard J1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (53 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1949 Allard J1.
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, 1949 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (139 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
| Make | Allard | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | J1 | 230 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2229 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3060 mm |
