1951 Allard J1 vs. 1979 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1979 Hyundai Pony is newer by 28 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Allard J1 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1979 Hyundai Pony.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Allard J1 | 1979 Hyundai Pony | |
Make | Allard | Hyundai |
Model | J1 | Pony |
Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |