1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1949 Allard J1
To start off, 1961 Abarth 2400 is newer by 12 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, 1961 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 36 kg more than 1949 Allard J1. 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 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 1949 Allard J1 | |
| Make | Abarth | Allard |
| Model | 2400 | J1 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 3622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 95.3 mm |
| 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 | 1056 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
