1949 Allard J1 vs. 1999 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1999 Westfield ZEI is newer by 50 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, 1999 Westfield ZEI (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1999 Westfield ZEI.
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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1999 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Allard | Westfield |
| Model | J1 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2340 mm |
