1946 Allard J1 vs. 1984 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 505 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, 1984 Peugeot 505 (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 310 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, 1984 Peugeot 505 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1984 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Allard J1 | 1984 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Allard | Peugeot |
Model | J1 | 505 |
Year Released | 1946 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2154 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |