1949 Allard J1 vs. 1980 Volvo 245
To start off, 1980 Volvo 245 is newer by 31 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 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Allard J1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 245. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 245. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 245 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1949 Allard J1.
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 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Allard J1 | 1980 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Allard | Volvo |
Model | J1 | 245 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |