1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1947 Allard J1
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1947 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1947 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1947 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Allard J1 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1947 Allard J1 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1947 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1947 Allard J1 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
Model | 75 | J1 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 3917 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 90 L |