1948 Allard J1 vs. 1981 Alpina B 10
To start off, 1981 Alpina B 10 is newer by 33 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 480 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, 1981 Alpina B 10 (469 Nm) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Allard J1. (204 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard J1 | 1981 Alpina B 10 | |
| Make | Allard | Alpina |
| Model | J1 | B 10 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2840 mm |
