1949 Allard J1 vs. 1994 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1994 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 45 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 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 100 NX (142 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan 100 NX weights approximately 115 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 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan 100 NX. (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan 100 NX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1994 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Allard | Nissan |
| Model | J1 | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
