1950 Allard J1 vs. 2010 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2010 GMC Canyon is newer by 60 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, 2010 GMC Canyon (182 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1950 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Canyon. (190 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1950 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Allard J1 | 2010 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Allard | GMC |
| Model | J1 | Canyon |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2830 mm |
