1949 Allard J1 vs. 1968 Vauxhall Viva
To start off, 1968 Vauxhall Viva 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 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Vauxhall Viva (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Vauxhall Viva should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1968 Vauxhall Viva.
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 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Vauxhall Viva. (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Vauxhall Viva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1968 Vauxhall Viva | |
| Make | Allard | Vauxhall |
| Model | J1 | Viva |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
