1950 Allard J1 vs. 2003 Caterham 7
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 53 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, 2003 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1950 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1950 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Allard J1 weights approximately 530 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7.
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, 2003 Caterham 7 (210 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Allard J1 | 2003 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Allard | Caterham |
| Model | J1 | 7 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2230 mm |
