1949 Allard J1 vs. 2012 Tata Indica
To start off, 2012 Tata Indica 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 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Allard J1 (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 1949 Allard J1 (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 2012 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Allard | Tata |
| Model | J1 | Indica |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 37 L |
