1946 Allard J1 vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit is newer by 53 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 358 kg more than 1946 Allard J1.
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, 1999 Lotus Esprit (542 Nm) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Allard J1. (203 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Allard | Lotus |
| Model | J1 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 268 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1378 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |
