1949 Allard J1 vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is newer by 21 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 805 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, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard J1. (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard J1. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1949 Allard J1 has manual transmission. 1949 Allard J1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | Allard | Oldsmobile |
| Model | J1 | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3080 mm |
