1950 Allard J1 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1955 Peugeot 403 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Allard J1 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 28 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (57 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1950 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, 1950 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1950 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Allard J1 | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Allard | Peugeot |
Model | J1 | 403 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |