1946 Allard J1 vs. 1967 Porsche 912
To start off, 1967 Porsche 912 is newer by 21 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, 1967 Porsche 912 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Allard J1 weights approximately 48 kg more than 1967 Porsche 912.
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) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Porsche 912. (133 Nm). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1967 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Allard | Porsche |
| Model | J1 | 912 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2220 mm |
