1946 Allard J1 vs. 1986 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1986 Lotus Excel 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 Lotus Excel (180 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lotus Excel weights approximately 157 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, 1986 Lotus Excel (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1986 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Allard J1. 1986 Lotus Excel has automatic transmission and 1946 Allard J1 has manual transmission. 1946 Allard J1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Lotus Excel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Allard J1 | 1986 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Allard | Lotus |
Model | J1 | Excel |
Year Released | 1946 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1177 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2490 mm |