1949 Allard J1 vs. 1971 Alpine A 110
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 22 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, 1971 Alpine A 110 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Allard J1 | 1971 Alpine A 110 | |
Make | Allard | Alpine |
Model | J1 | A 110 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2140 mm |