1946 Allard J1 vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 22 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 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 880 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Allard J1. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1946 Allard J1 has manual transmission. 1946 Allard J1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Allard | Buick |
| Model | J1 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 7050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3030 mm |
