1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1947 Allard J1
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 18 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1947 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1947 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Allard J1 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1947 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1947 Allard J1 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
Model | Giulia | J1 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3620 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2440 mm |