1946 Allard J1 vs. 1984 Hyundai Stellar
To start off, 1984 Hyundai Stellar is newer by 38 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 12 more horse power than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Hyundai Stellar weights approximately 14 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (141 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Hyundai Stellar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1984 Hyundai Stellar | |
| Make | Allard | Hyundai |
| Model | J1 | Stellar |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1034 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
