1946 Allard J1 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1955 Peugeot 403 is newer by 9 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, 1946 Allard J1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 148 kg more than 1946 Allard J1.
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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Allard | Peugeot |
| Model | J1 | 403 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2900 mm |
