1949 Allard J1 vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 63 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti M (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti M weights approximately 683 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.
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, 2012 Infiniti M (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard J1. (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard J1. 2012 Infiniti M 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. 2012 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Allard J1 | 2012 Infiniti M | |
Make | Allard | Infiniti |
Model | J1 | M |
Year Released | 1949 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1823 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2901 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |