1951 Allard J1 vs. 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina
To start off, 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 13 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, 1951 Allard J1 (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Allard J1 weights approximately 578 kg more than 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina. 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, 1951 Allard J1 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Allard J1 | 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
| Make | Allard | Autobianchi |
| Model | J1 | Bianchina |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 568 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 22 L |
