1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1949 Allard J1
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 35 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1949 Allard J1 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
Model | 90 | J1 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 3917 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 306 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1140 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |