1948 Allard J1 vs. 2011 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2011 Infiniti G37 is newer by 63 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 663 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, 2011 Infiniti G37 (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Allard J1. (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti G37 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard J1 | 2011 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Allard | Infiniti |
| Model | J1 | G37 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1683 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4655 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2850 mm |
