1951 Allard J1 vs. 1970 Fiat 124
To start off, 1970 Fiat 124 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, 1951 Allard J1 (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Allard J1 weights approximately 236 kg more than 1970 Fiat 124. 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 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1951 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Allard J1 | 1970 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Allard | Fiat |
| Model | J1 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 71.5 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 38 L |
