1951 Allard J1 vs. 1974 Volvo 343
To start off, 1974 Volvo 343 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Allard J1 (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Allard J1 weights approximately 203 kg more than 1974 Volvo 343. 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, 1951 Allard J1 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 343. (107 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 343. 1974 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1951 Allard J1 has manual transmission. 1951 Allard J1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Allard J1 | 1974 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Allard | Volvo |
Model | J1 | 343 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 943 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 45 L |