1946 Allard J1 vs. 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500
To start off, 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 is newer by 47 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 (447 Nm) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Allard J1. (203 Nm). This means 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Allard J1 | 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 | |
Make | Allard | Marcos |
Model | J1 | Le Mans 500 |
Year Released | 1946 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 447 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 271 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2280 mm |