1947 Allard J1 vs. 1955 Austin A 55
To start off, 1955 Austin A 55 is newer by 8 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 3,620 cc (8 cylinders), 1947 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Allard J1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1947 Allard J1.
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, 1947 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1947 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Allard J1 | 1955 Austin A 55 | |
| Make | Allard | Austin |
| Model | J1 | A 55 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3620 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 | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
