1949 Allard J1 vs. 1992 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1992 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 43 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, 1992 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 486 kg more than 1992 Donkervoort D8.
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 (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1992 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Allard | Donkervoort |
| Model | J1 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |
