1950 Allard J1 vs. 1980 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1980 Nissan Silvia is newer by 30 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, 1980 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1950 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1950 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Allard J1 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1980 Nissan Silvia.
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 1980 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1950 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Silvia. 1980 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1950 Allard J1 has manual transmission. 1950 Allard J1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Allard J1 | 1980 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Allard | Nissan |
Model | J1 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1950 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |