1950 Allard J1 vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1967 Opel Kadett is newer by 17 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, 1967 Opel Kadett (90 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1950 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1950 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Allard J1 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1967 Opel Kadett.
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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Kadett. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1950 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Allard J1 | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Allard | Opel |
Model | J1 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1950 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2400 mm |