1946 Allard J1 vs. 1963 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1963 Skoda Felicia 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, 1946 Allard J1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1963 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1963 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Allard J1 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1963 Skoda Felicia. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Allard J1 | 1963 Skoda Felicia | |
Make | Allard | Skoda |
Model | J1 | Felicia |
Year Released | 1946 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2400 mm |