1990 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1946 Allard J1
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1946 Allard J1. 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, 1946 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1946 Allard J1 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
Model | 75 | J1 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1566 cc | 3622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |