1946 Allard J1 vs. 1964 Austin Princess
To start off, 1964 Austin Princess is newer by 18 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1160 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, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1964 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Allard | Austin |
| Model | J1 | Princess |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3360 mm |
