1949 Allard J1 vs. 1953 Renault Juva
To start off, 1953 Renault Juva is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Allard J1 (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1953 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1953 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 192 kg more than 1953 Renault Juva. 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, 1949 Allard J1 (306 Nm) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Renault Juva. (45 Nm). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Allard J1 | 1953 Renault Juva | |
Make | Allard | Renault |
Model | J1 | Juva |
Year Released | 1949 | 1953 |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 45 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |