1952 Allard J2R vs. 1959 Seat 600
To start off, 1959 Seat 600 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard J2R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard J2R would be higher. In terms of performance, 1952 Allard J2R (251 HP) has 232 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard J2R should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard J2R weights approximately 423 kg more than 1959 Seat 600. 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, 1952 Allard J2R (508 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Allard J2R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard J2R | 1959 Seat 600 | |
Make | Allard | Seat |
Model | J2R | 600 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 19 HP |
Torque | 508 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 880 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2010 mm |