1949 Allard J1 vs. 1974 Fiat 130
To start off, 1974 Fiat 130 is newer by 25 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 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 460 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1949 Allard J1 (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 130. (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1974 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Allard | Fiat |
| Model | J1 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
