1949 Allard J1 vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster is newer by 51 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, 2000 Smart Roadster (101 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1.
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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Allard | Smart |
| Model | J1 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |
