1946 Allard J1 vs. 1953 Allard K3
To start off, 1953 Allard K3 is newer by 7 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 6 more horse power than 1953 Allard K3. (94 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard K3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Allard K3 weights approximately 42 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 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard K3. (217 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Allard K3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1953 Allard K3 | |
| Make | Allard | Allard |
| Model | J1 | K3 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 3622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2550 mm |
