1949 Allard J1 vs. 1982 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1982 Honda Quintet is newer by 33 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 21 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1982 Honda Quintet. 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1982 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Allard | Honda |
| Model | J1 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |
