1949 Allard J1 vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1959 Wartburg 311 is newer by 10 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 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Allard J1 (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1959 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 (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Allard | Wartburg |
| Model | J1 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 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 |
