1946 Allard J1 vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 1984 Renault 5 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 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Allard J1 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1984 Renault 5.
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 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1984 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Allard | Renault |
| Model | J1 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
