1949 Allard J1 vs. 1995 Renault Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Spider is newer by 46 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, 1995 Renault Spider (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1995 Renault Spider.
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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Spider. (186 Nm). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1995 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Allard | Renault |
| Model | J1 | Spider |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 115 L |
