1951 Allard J1 vs. 1980 Buick Estate
To start off, 1980 Buick Estate is newer by 29 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 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1951 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1951 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 834 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, 1980 Buick Estate (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Allard J1. (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Allard J1. 1980 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1951 Allard J1 has manual transmission. 1951 Allard J1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Allard J1 | 1980 Buick Estate | |
Make | Allard | Buick |
Model | J1 | Estate |
Year Released | 1951 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 5030 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |