1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1950 Allard J1
To start off, 1959 Abarth 850 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Allard J1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Allard J1 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 1950 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1950 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1950 Allard J1 | |
| Make | Abarth | Allard |
| Model | 850 | J1 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 3622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
