1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1947 Allard J1
To start off, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,620 cc (8 cylinders), 1947 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1947 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1947 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Allard J1 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1947 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1947 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1947 Allard J1 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
| Model | Giulietta | J1 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3620 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2440 mm |
