1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1949 Allard J
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Allard J. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Allard J would be higher. At 4,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1949 Allard J. (120 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J weights approximately 224 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1949 Allard J | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
| Model | Giulia | J |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 4375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 113 L |
