1949 Allard J1 vs. 1983 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1983 Peugeot 604 is newer by 34 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 4 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 604. (96 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 325 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 (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Peugeot 604. (206 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Peugeot 604.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1983 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | Allard | Peugeot |
| Model | J1 | 604 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
