1950 Allard J1 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1950 Allard J1. (85 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1950 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 300 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.
Because 1950 Allard J1 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Allard J1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1950 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2010 Honda Civic 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. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Allard J1 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Allard | Honda |
Model | J1 | Civic |
Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |