1950 Allard J1 vs. 1991 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1991 Holden Commodore is newer by 41 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 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Holden Commodore (221 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1950 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1950 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Holden Commodore weights approximately 445 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, 1991 Holden Commodore (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1991 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Allard J1. 1991 Holden Commodore 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. 1991 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Allard J1 | 1991 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Allard | Holden |
| Model | J1 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
