1978 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1948 Allard J1
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 159 kg more than 1948 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, 1948 Allard J1 (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1948 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1948 Allard J1 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
| Model | GTV | J1 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 3622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |
