1946 Allard J1 vs. 1968 Simca 1301
To start off, 1968 Simca 1301 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 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 17 more horse power than 1968 Simca 1301. (68 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1968 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Allard J1 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1968 Simca 1301. 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 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Simca 1301. (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Allard J1 | 1968 Simca 1301 | |
Make | Allard | Simca |
Model | J1 | 1301 |
Year Released | 1946 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1475 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |