1948 Allard J1 vs. 1963 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1963 Lotus Elan is newer by 15 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 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Allard J1 weights approximately 426 kg more than 1963 Lotus Elan.
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, 1948 Allard J1 (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1948 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Allard J1 | 1963 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Allard | Lotus |
Model | J1 | Elan |
Year Released | 1948 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 72.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2140 mm |