1946 Allard J1 vs. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII is newer by 11 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, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 644 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 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. (283 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1957 Jaguar MK VIII | |
| Make | Allard | Jaguar |
| Model | J1 | MK VIII |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1784 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3050 mm |
