1947 Allard J1 vs. 1948 Austin A 110
To start off, 1948 Austin A 110 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 110 (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1947 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1947 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 960 kg more than 1947 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, 1948 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Allard J1 | 1948 Austin A 110 | |
Make | Allard | Austin |
Model | J1 | A 110 |
Year Released | 1947 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3620 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3040 mm |