1949 Allard J1 vs. 1970 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1970 Triumph 1500 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 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Allard J1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1970 Triumph 1500. 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 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph 1500. (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1970 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Allard | Triumph |
| Model | J1 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
