1948 Allard J1 vs. 2006 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 58 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, 2006 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Allard J1 weights approximately 124 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1948 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard J1 | 2006 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Allard | Lotus |
| Model | J1 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |
