1949 Allard J1 vs. 1948 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1949 Allard J1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Allard J1 (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1948 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1948 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 320 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 (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1948 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Allard | GAZ |
| Model | J1 | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1948 |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 2120 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |
