1946 Allard J1 vs. 1980 Volvo 240
To start off, 1980 Volvo 240 is newer by 34 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, 1980 Volvo 240 (152 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 240 weights approximately 300 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 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 240. (240 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1980 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Allard | Volvo |
| Model | J1 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |
