1950 Allard J1 vs. 1974 Mazda 929
To start off, 1974 Mazda 929 is newer by 24 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 2 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 929 weights approximately 75 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1950 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Allard J1 | 1974 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Allard | Mazda |
Model | J1 | 929 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |