1946 Allard J1 vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1963 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 17 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, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 400 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, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Allard | Lancia |
| Model | J1 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
