1948 Allard J1 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 26 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, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Allard J1 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (191 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1948 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Allard J1 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Allard | Lotus |
Model | J1 | Eclat |
Year Released | 1948 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 69.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |