1950 Allard J1 vs. 1951 Alvis TA 21
To start off, 1951 Alvis TA 21 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Alvis TA 21 (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1950 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1950 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 428 kg more than 1950 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, 1951 Alvis TA 21 (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Allard J1 | 1951 Alvis TA 21 | |
Make | Allard | Alvis |
Model | J1 | TA 21 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1448 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2840 mm |