1950 Allard J1 vs. 1991 Porsche 911
To start off, 1991 Porsche 911 is newer by 41 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.
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, 1991 Porsche 911 (1,098 Nm) has 895 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Allard J1. (203 Nm). This means 1991 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Allard J1 | 1991 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Allard | Porsche |
Model | J1 | 911 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 1098 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2280 mm |