1946 Allard J1 vs. 1959 Alpine A 106
To start off, 1959 Alpine A 106 is newer by 13 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 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Allard J1 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106.
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 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Allard J1 | 1959 Alpine A 106 | |
Make | Allard | Alpine |
Model | J1 | A 106 |
Year Released | 1946 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2110 mm |