1948 Allard J1 vs. 2003 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2003 Lotus Exige is newer by 55 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, 2003 Lotus Exige (175 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Allard J1 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2003 Lotus Exige.
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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Exige. (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1948 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Allard J1 | 2003 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Allard | Lotus |
Model | J1 | Exige |
Year Released | 1948 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3915 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 36 L |