1949 Allard J1 vs. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 11 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, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1949 Allard J1. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Allard | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | J1 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
