1946 Allard J1 vs. 2007 Honda S2000
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 61 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, 2007 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda S2000 weights approximately 180 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Allard J1 | 2007 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Allard | Honda |
Model | J1 | S2000 |
Year Released | 1946 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |