1949 Allard J1 vs. 1990 Tatra T613
To start off, 1990 Tatra T613 is newer by 41 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, 1990 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Tatra T613 weights approximately 550 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, 1949 Allard J1 (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Tatra T613. (271 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1990 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Allard | Tatra |
| Model | J1 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2990 mm |
