1951 Allard J1 vs. 1971 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 20 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1951 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1951 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 569 kg more than 1951 Allard J1. 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1951 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Allard J1 | 1971 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Allard | Chevrolet |
Model | J1 | Impala |
Year Released | 1951 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 98.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 89.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3100 mm |