1946 Allard J1 vs. 1958 Austin A 40
To start off, 1958 Austin A 40 is newer by 12 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, 1946 Allard J1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Allard J1 weights approximately 259 kg more than 1958 Austin A 40. 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Allard J1 | 1958 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Allard | Austin |
Model | J1 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1946 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 113 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 761 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2130 mm |