1949 Allard J1 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1971 Holden Monaro 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 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 240 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard J1. (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Allard | Holden |
| Model | J1 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 5040 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2830 mm |
