1946 Allard J1 vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1957 Lotus Seven is newer by 11 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, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Allard J1 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven.
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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Allard J1 | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Allard | Lotus |
Model | J1 | Seven |
Year Released | 1946 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2190 mm |