1947 Allard J1 vs. 1981 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1981 Alpine A 310 is newer by 34 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 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1947 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alpine A 310 (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1947 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1947 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Allard J1 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1981 Alpine A 310.
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, 1947 Allard J1 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alpine A 310. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1947 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Allard J1 | 1981 Alpine A 310 | |
| Make | Allard | Alpine |
| Model | J1 | A 310 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 38 L |
