1946 Allard J1 vs. 1962 Fiat 2300
To start off, 1962 Fiat 2300 is newer by 16 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. In terms of performance, 1962 Fiat 2300 (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1946 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, 1946 Allard J1 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 2300. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1962 Fiat 2300 | |
| Make | Allard | Fiat |
| Model | J1 | 2300 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
