1946 Allard J1 vs. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 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 5,360 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (191 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 270 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (500 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Allard J1. (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Allard | Chevrolet |
| Model | J1 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 5360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |
