1947 Allard J1 vs. 1985 Porsche 924
To start off, 1985 Porsche 924 is newer by 38 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, 1985 Porsche 924 (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1947 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1947 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 924 weights approximately 197 kg more than 1947 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, 1947 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 924. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1947 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Allard J1 | 1985 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Allard | Porsche |
Model | J1 | 924 |
Year Released | 1947 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3620 cc | 2478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 78.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1217 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |