1946 Allard J1 vs. 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre
To start off, 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Allard J1 (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Allard J1 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. 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.
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1946 Allard J1 | 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre | |
Make | Allard | Aston Martin |
Model | J1 | 2-Litre |
Year Released | 1946 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
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 | 1140 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |