1946 Allard J1 vs. 1956 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1956 Lancia Appia is newer by 10 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 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Allard J1 (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Allard J1 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1956 Lancia Appia. 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 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Allard J1 | 1956 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Allard | Lancia |
Model | J1 | Appia |
Year Released | 1946 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 78 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |