1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1950 Allard J1
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 24 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1950 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1950 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Allard J1 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1974 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. Let's talk about torque, 1950 Allard J1 (203 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1950 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1950 Allard J1 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
| Model | Giulia | J1 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 3622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
