1946 Allard J1 vs. 1954 Porsche 356
To start off, 1954 Porsche 356 is newer by 8 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, 1954 Porsche 356 (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Allard J1 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1954 Porsche 356.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Porsche 356. (133 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1954 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Allard | Porsche |
| Model | J1 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2110 mm |
