1946 Allard J1 vs. 2005 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2005 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 59 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan Aero 8 (321 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Allard J1 weights approximately 8 kg more than 2005 Morgan Aero 8.
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, 2005 Morgan Aero 8 (447 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Allard J1. (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 2005 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | Allard | Morgan |
| Model | J1 | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
