1949 Allard J1 vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1956 Wartburg 311 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Allard J1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1956 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1949 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Allard | Wartburg |
| Model | J1 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
