1950 Allard J1 vs. 1970 Opel GT
To start off, 1970 Opel GT is newer by 20 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 19 more horse power than 1970 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel GT.
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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1950 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Allard J1 | 1970 Opel GT | |
Make | Allard | Opel |
Model | J1 | GT |
Year Released | 1950 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1100 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |