1949 Allard J1 vs. 1989 Volvo 740
To start off, 1989 Volvo 740 is newer by 40 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, 1989 Volvo 740 (155 HP) has 70 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (85 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 740 weights approximately 352 kg more than 1949 Allard J1. 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, both vehicles can yield 203 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Allard J1 | 1989 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Allard | Volvo |
Model | J1 | 740 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2315 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 155 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 203 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1372 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2780 mm |