1946 Allard J1 vs. 1992 Skoda L
To start off, 1992 Skoda L is newer by 46 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 43 more horse power than 1992 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1992 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Allard J1 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1992 Skoda L. 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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1992 Skoda L | |
| Make | Allard | Skoda |
| Model | J1 | L |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
