1951 Allard J1 vs. 1965 Holden EH
To start off, 1965 Holden EH is newer by 14 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. 1965 Holden EH weights approximately 39 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden EH. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1951 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden EH. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1951 Allard J1 has manual transmission. 1951 Allard J1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Allard J1 | 1965 Holden EH | |
Make | Allard | Holden |
Model | J1 | EH |
Year Released | 1951 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 2930 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 | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 238 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |