1946 Allard J1 vs. 1964 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1964 Riley One-Point-Five 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 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Allard J1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Allard J1 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. (113 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Allard J1 | 1964 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Allard | Riley |
Model | J1 | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1946 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2190 mm |