1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1947 Allard J1
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 19 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 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1947 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1947 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 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 510 kg more than 1966 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 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1947 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1947 Allard J1 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
| Model | Giulia | J1 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3917 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 90 L |
