1950 Allard J1 vs. 1979 Nissan Violet

To start off, 1979 Nissan Violet is newer by 29 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 11 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Allard J1 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1979 Nissan Violet. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1950 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Violet.

Compare all specifications:

1950 Allard J1 1979 Nissan Violet
Make Allard Nissan
Model J1 Violet
Year Released 1950 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3622 cc 1395 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 85 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 203 Nm 113 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1020 kg 875 kg
Vehicle Length 3690 mm 4090 mm
Vehicle Width 1480 mm 1610 mm
Vehicle Height 1510 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2410 mm


 

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