1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1950 Allard J1
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 36 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1950 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1950 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 190 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 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 1950 Allard J1. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 has automatic transmission and 1950 Allard J1 has manual transmission. 1950 Allard J1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1950 Allard J1 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
Model | 75 | J1 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 3622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 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 | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |