1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1950 Allard J1
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 17 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1950 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1950 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 18 kg more than 1950 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, 1950 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1950 Allard J1 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
Model | 1750 | J1 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 3622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |