1948 Allard J1 vs. 1951 Aston Martin DB3
To start off, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,915 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Allard J1 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1951 Aston Martin DB3.
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 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1948 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Allard J1 | 1951 Aston Martin DB3 | |
Make | Allard | Aston Martin |
Model | J1 | DB3 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3915 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 243 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |