1946 Allard J1 vs. 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 37 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, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa (255 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 480 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, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Allard | Lamborghini |
| Model | J1 | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 3480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
