1946 Allard J1 vs. 1977 Fiat X1-9
To start off, 1977 Fiat X1-9 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Allard J1 weights approximately 102 kg more than 1977 Fiat X1-9.
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, 1946 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat X1-9. (118 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat X1-9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1977 Fiat X1-9 | |
| Make | Allard | Fiat |
| Model | J1 | X1-9 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2210 mm |
