1951 Allard J1 vs. 1975 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1975 Lotus Eclat is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Allard J1 weights approximately 96 kg more than 1975 Lotus Eclat.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Allard J1 | 1975 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Allard | Lotus |
Model | J1 | Eclat |
Year Released | 1951 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2490 mm |