1950 Allard J1 vs. 1943 Renault Juva
To start off, 1950 Allard J1 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Renault Juva would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Allard J1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1943 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1943 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Allard J1 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1943 Renault Juva. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Allard J1 | 1943 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Allard | Renault |
| Model | J1 | Juva |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |
