1949 Allard J1 vs. 1964 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1964 Peugeot 404 is newer by 15 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.
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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Peugeot 404. (121 Nm). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Allard J1 | 1964 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Allard | Peugeot |
Model | J1 | 404 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 306 Nm | 121 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |