1949 Allard J1 vs. 1953 Hudson Super Jet
To start off, 1953 Hudson Super Jet is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Hudson Super Jet (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Jet should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Jet weights approximately 458 kg more than 1949 Allard J1. 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, 1953 Hudson Super Jet (252 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Jet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard J1. 1953 Hudson Super Jet has automatic transmission and 1949 Allard J1 has manual transmission. 1949 Allard J1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1953 Hudson Super Jet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Allard J1 | 1953 Hudson Super Jet | |
Make | Allard | Hudson |
Model | J1 | Super Jet |
Year Released | 1949 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 3303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 120.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |