1949 Allard J1 vs. 1957 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1957 Fiat 1200 is newer by 8 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 1957 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1200. 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, 1949 Allard J1 (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1957 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Allard | Fiat |
| Model | J1 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 37 L |
