1949 Allard J1 vs. 2010 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2010 Dodge Dakota is newer by 61 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, 2010 Dodge Dakota (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Dakota 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Dakota. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 2010 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Allard | Dodge |
| Model | J1 | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 83 L |
