1950 Allard J1 vs. 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 is newer by 12 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, 1950 Allard J1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1950 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, 1950 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1950 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Allard J1 | 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
Make | Allard | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | J1 | W 110 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |