1949 Allard J1 vs. 1949 Allard J
To start off, both 1949 Allard J1 and 1949 Allard J were released in the same year (1949). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 20 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 276 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.
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1949 Allard J1 | 1949 Allard J | |
Make | Allard | Allard |
Model | J1 | J |
Year Released | 1949 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 4375 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 113 L |