1949 Allard J1 vs. 1953 Singer SM 1500
To start off, 1953 Singer SM 1500 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 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Allard J1 (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1953 Singer SM 1500. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1953 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Singer SM 1500 weights approximately 44 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 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Singer SM 1500. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Singer SM 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Allard J1 | 1953 Singer SM 1500 | |
Make | Allard | Singer |
Model | J1 | SM 1500 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 89.4 mm |
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 | 1184 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |