1949 Allard J1 vs. 1956 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1956 Trabant P 70 is newer by 7 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 78 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1956 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1949 Allard J1 (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1956 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Allard | Trabant |
| Model | J1 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2390 mm |
