1946 Allard J1 vs. 1986 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1986 Opel Rekord 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 Opel Rekord (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Rekord weights approximately 95 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, 1946 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1986 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Allard | Opel |
| Model | J1 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |
