1950 Allard J1 vs. 1964 Porsche 911
To start off, 1964 Porsche 911 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 911 (129 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1950 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1950 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Porsche 911 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1950 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, 1950 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 911. (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1950 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Allard J1 | 1964 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Allard | Porsche |
Model | J1 | 911 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2190 mm |