1951 Allard J1 vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1967 Opel Commodore is newer by 16 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 6 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 24 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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1951 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Allard J1 | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Allard | Opel |
| Model | J1 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 60 L |
