1946 Allard J1 vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 1979 Fiat 131 is newer by 33 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 14 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat 131 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1946 Allard J1.
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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Allard | Fiat |
| Model | J1 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |
