1948 Allard J1 vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 47 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 260 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, both vehicles can yield 305 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard J1 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Allard | Porsche |
| Model | J1 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3915 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 74 L |
