1950 Allard J1 vs. 1981 Zastava 132
To start off, 1981 Zastava 132 is newer by 31 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, 1981 Zastava 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1950 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Zastava 132 should accelerate faster than 1950 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Zastava 132 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1950 Allard J1. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1950 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Allard J1 | 1981 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Allard | Zastava |
| Model | J1 | 132 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |
