1946 Allard J1 vs. 1973 Fiat 132
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 27 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, 1973 Fiat 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 132 weights approximately 50 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 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1973 Fiat 132 | |
| Make | Allard | Fiat |
| Model | J1 | 132 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |
