1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1949 Allard J1
To start off, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is newer by 21 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, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 437 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1949 Allard J1 | |
| Make | Abarth | Allard |
| Model | 1000 TC Corsa | J1 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 3622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
