1948 Allard J1 vs. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Allard J1 would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 380 kg more than 1948 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Allard J1. (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard J1 | 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Allard | Chevrolet |
| Model | J1 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 4637 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2470 mm |
