1948 Allard J1 vs. 1947 Austin 16
To start off, 1948 Allard J1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin 16 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Allard J1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1948 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, 1948 Allard J1 (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1948 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard J1 | 1947 Austin 16 | |
| Make | Allard | Austin |
| Model | J1 | 16 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
