1951 Allard J1 vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 44 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. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1951 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1951 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 911 weights approximately 69 kg more than 1951 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, 1995 Porsche 911 (540 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Allard J1. (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Allard J1 | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Allard | Porsche |
Model | J1 | 911 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 76.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 92 L |