1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1946 Allard K1
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Allard K1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1946 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Allard K1 weights approximately 97 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior.
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, 1946 Allard K1 (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1946 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1946 Allard K1 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
| Model | Junior | K1 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |
