1951 Allard J1 vs. 1970 Alpine A 110
To start off, 1970 Alpine A 110 is newer by 19 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, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1951 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1951 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Allard J1 weights approximately 516 kg more than 1970 Alpine A 110.
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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1951 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Allard J1 | 1970 Alpine A 110 | |
| Make | Allard | Alpine |
| Model | J1 | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 38 L |
