1951 Allard J1 vs. 1988 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1988 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 37 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, 1988 Mercedes-Benz S (165 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1951 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1951 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 374 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mercedes-Benz S. (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1951 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Allard J1 | 1988 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Allard | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | J1 | S |
Year Released | 1951 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 2599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 80.3 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 | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |