1946 Allard J1 vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2007 Renault Laguna 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 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Laguna (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Laguna weights approximately 510 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Laguna (300 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Allard | Renault |
| Model | J1 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1946 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |
