1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1949 Allard J1
To start off, 1959 Abarth 600 is newer by 10 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 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Allard J1 (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1959 Abarth 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, 1949 Allard J1 (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 600 | 1949 Allard J1 | |
| Make | Abarth | Allard |
| Model | 600 | J1 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3917 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
