1951 Allard J1 vs. 1985 Lada 2104
To start off, 1985 Lada 2104 is newer by 34 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 30 more horse power than 1985 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1985 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Allard J1 weights approximately 132 kg more than 1985 Lada 2104. 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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1951 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Allard J1 | 1985 Lada 2104 | |
Make | Allard | Lada |
Model | J1 | 2104 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1014 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |