1949 Allard J1 vs. 1958 Seat 600
To start off, 1958 Seat 600 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. In terms of performance, 1949 Allard J1 (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1958 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1958 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 564 kg more than 1958 Seat 600. 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 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Allard J1 | 1958 Seat 600 | |
Make | Allard | Seat |
Model | J1 | 600 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2010 mm |