1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1950 Allard J1
To start off, 1960 Abarth 1000 is newer by 10 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, 1960 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1950 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1950 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Allard J1 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000.
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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1950 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 1000 | 1950 Allard J1 | |
Make | Abarth | Allard |
Model | 1000 | J1 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 992 cc | 3622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 95.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2440 mm |