1946 Allard J1 vs. 1949 Bristol 402
To start off, 1949 Bristol 402 is newer by 3 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 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 402 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1946 Allard J1.
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 J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 402. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 402.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Allard J1 | 1949 Bristol 402 | |
Make | Allard | Bristol |
Model | J1 | 402 |
Year Released | 1946 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2900 mm |