1950 Allard J1 vs. 1963 Moretti 500
To start off, 1963 Moretti 500 is newer by 13 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 67 more horse power than 1963 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1963 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Allard J1 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1963 Moretti 500. 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, 1950 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Allard J1 | 1963 Moretti 500 | |
| Make | Allard | Moretti |
| Model | J1 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1850 mm |
