1947 Allard J1 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 58 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (180 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1947 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1947 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 610 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.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1947 Allard J1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Defender (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Allard J1 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Allard | Land Rover |
| Model | J1 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1947 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3620 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |
