1948 Allard J1 vs. 1963 Tatra T603
To start off, 1963 Tatra T603 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 3,915 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Allard J1 (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1963 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1963 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Tatra T603 weights approximately 336 kg more than 1948 Allard J1.
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 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1948 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Allard J1 | 1963 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Allard | Tatra |
Model | J1 | T603 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3915 cc | 2545 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |