1951 Allard J1 vs. 1989 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 1989 Nissan Pintara is newer by 38 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, 1989 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1951 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 1951 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Pintara weights approximately 14 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.
Because 1951 Allard J1 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Allard J1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Pintara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Pintara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Allard J1 | 1989 Nissan Pintara | |
| Make | Allard | Nissan |
| Model | J1 | Pintara |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |
