1949 Allard J1 vs. 1964 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1964 Opel Rekord is newer by 15 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, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1964 Opel Rekord.
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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Opel Rekord. (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Allard J1 | 1964 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Allard | Opel |
Model | J1 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1949 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 2604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |