1949 Allard J1 vs. 1958 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1958 Fiat 1400 is newer by 9 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 47 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 25 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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Allard J1 | 1958 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | Allard | Fiat |
Model | J1 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |