1946 Allard J1 vs. 1969 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1969 Holden Monaro is newer by 23 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, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Allard J1 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1969 Holden Monaro.
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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Allard J1 | 1969 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Allard | Holden |
Model | J1 | Monaro |
Year Released | 1946 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2830 mm |