1947 Allard J1 vs. 2004 Caterham 7
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 57 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, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1947 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1947 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Allard J1 weights approximately 670 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7.
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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1947 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Allard J1 | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Allard | Caterham |
Model | J1 | 7 |
Year Released | 1947 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2230 mm |