1949 Allard J1 vs. 2007 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2007 Smart ForTwo is newer by 58 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, 1949 Allard J1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2007 Smart ForTwo. 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 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart ForTwo. 2007 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 1949 Allard J1 has manual transmission. 1949 Allard J1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Allard J1 | 2007 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Allard | Smart |
Model | J1 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1949 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 67 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1820 mm |