1949 Allard J1 vs. 1968 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1968 Trabant P 601 is newer by 19 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 74 more horse power than 1968 Trabant P 601. (26 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1968 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1968 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1949 Allard J1 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 Allard J1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Trabant P 601, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Trabant P 601. (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Allard J1 | 1968 Trabant P 601 | |
Make | Allard | Trabant |
Model | J1 | P 601 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 24 L |