1949 Allard J1 vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 1982 Porsche 944 is newer by 33 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, 1982 Porsche 944 (151 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1949 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, 1949 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Allard | Porsche |
| Model | J1 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
