1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1949 Allard J1
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 37 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 140 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (206 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1949 Allard J1 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
| Model | 75 | J1 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 3622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
