1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1949 Allard J1
To start off, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1949 Allard J1 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
Model | 1900 | J1 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 3622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |