1951 Allard J1 vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC
To start off, 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC weights approximately 204 kg more than 1951 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, 1951 Allard J1 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Allard J1 | 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC | |
Make | Allard | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | J1 | SC |
Year Released | 1951 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 2193 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 72.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2830 mm |