1949 Allard J1 vs. 1979 Seat 124
To start off, 1979 Seat 124 is newer by 30 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, 1949 Allard J1 (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1979 Seat 124. 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 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1979 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Allard | Seat |
| Model | J1 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |
