1946 Allard J1 vs. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1969 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 23 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, 1946 Allard J1 (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Allard J1 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. 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 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1969 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Allard | Sunbeam |
| Model | J1 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
