1949 Allard J1 vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 56 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, 2005 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.
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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Allard | Lotus |
| Model | J1 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| 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 | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 40 L |
