1948 Allard J1 vs. 1948 Jensen Straight 8
To start off, both 1948 Allard J1 and 1948 Jensen Straight 8 were released in the same year (1948). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,915 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jensen Straight 8 (130 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jensen Straight 8 should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jensen Straight 8 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1948 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard J1 | 1948 Jensen Straight 8 | |
| Make | Allard | Jensen |
| Model | J1 | Straight 8 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3915 cc | 3860 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 86 L |
