1950 Allard J1 vs. 1955 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1955 Simca Aronde 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Allard J1 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1955 Simca Aronde.
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 | 1955 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Allard | Simca |
Model | J1 | Aronde |
Year Released | 1950 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |