1946 Allard J1 vs. 1953 Aston Martin DB4
To start off, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 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 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 237 kg more than 1946 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, 1946 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. (195 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1953 Aston Martin DB4 | |
| Make | Allard | Aston Martin |
| Model | J1 | DB4 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
