1949 Allard J1 vs. 1988 Volvo 245
To start off, 1988 Volvo 245 is newer by 39 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 1988 Volvo 245. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 245.
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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 245. (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Allard J1 | 1988 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Allard | Volvo |
Model | J1 | 245 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |