1947 Allard J1 vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1965 Wartburg 311 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,620 cc (8 cylinders), 1947 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Allard J1 (85 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Allard J1 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1965 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1947 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1947 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Allard J1 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Allard | Wartburg |
| Model | J1 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3620 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
