1952 Allard J2R vs. 1990 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 38 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. At 5,415 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard J2R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1952 Allard J2R. (251 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard J2R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 587 kg more than 1952 Allard J2R. 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan 300 ZX. (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1952 Allard J2R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan 300 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard J2R | 1990 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Allard | Nissan |
Model | J2R | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1952 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5415 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 279 HP |
Torque | 508 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 325 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 880 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |