1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1951 Allard J1
To start off, 1959 Abarth 750 is newer by 8 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, 1951 Allard J1 (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Allard J1 weights approximately 611 kg more than 1959 Abarth 750. 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, 1951 Allard J1 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 750 | 1951 Allard J1 | |
Make | Abarth | Allard |
Model | 750 | J1 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 3917 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 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 | 535 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 113 L |