1946 Allard J1 vs. 1986 Honda Civic
To start off, 1986 Honda Civic is newer by 40 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, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Allard J1 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic.
Because 1946 Allard J1 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1946 Allard J1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1986 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Allard | Honda |
| Model | J1 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2210 mm |
